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Lonnie (Sonny) C. Sloan of San Antonio, TX went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born on June 13, 1938 in Gonzales, TX, to Edna Winkins Sloan and Conrad Sloan. Instrument Man Lonnie Conrad Sloan served 6 years of Honorable and Faithful service to the United States Navy from September 7, 1956 to September 8, 1962, serving on the USS Hollister, DD-788 Destroyer. After his naval career, Sonny worked for Brown and Root in the oil and gas industry as an electrician. He later became an electrician for Lloyd Electric. Sonny had a great love of cars and boats, and a vast knowledge of their mechanical systems. He used this talent to open LCS Enterprises where he rebuilt and sold cars, boats, and R.V’s. Sonny continued to work in the industry until he retired in 2020. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, boat enthusiast, and guitar player. Sonny had a loving and happy heart, and could frequently be heard whistling one of his favorite tunes. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his beloved family and friends. Sonny enjoyed sharing stories of his navy days with his grandchildren as they sat wide- eyed listening to his adventures. He loved traveling to Port Aransas for an annual family beach trip. Sonny enjoyed pulling the grandkids around in his rubber raft along the shore, searching for sand dollars, fishing with the guys, and talking with the girls around the campfire about the good old days. Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Lorie Dickey Sloan, and his sister Shirley Sloan Konz. He is survived by his step-children, Tamara Dickey Brinkley and husband David of Round Rock, TX, and Raymond Dickey IV and wife Diane of Cypress, TX; niece Debra Konz West of San Marcos, TX; great-nieces Shalie West of Austin, TX and Jade Konz of Bandera, TX; nephew Max Konz III and wife Robin of Bandera, TX; grandchildren Madison and Kelsey Brinkley of Round Rock, TX, and Kyle and Hailey Dickey of Cypress, TX; cousins Cody and Ryker Dickey of College Station, TX; and numerous family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19th at 12:30 PM at Harlandale United Methodist Church in San Antonio, TX with pastor Larry Scharmann officiating. Interment will follow at Mission Park South Cemetery at 1700 S.E. Military Drive in San Antonio, TX.

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LONNIE C. SLOAN

June 13, 1938 - August 16, 2023