William “Bill” Slocum III, 71, of Nederland, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. Bill was born August 25, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA to the late William Erwin Slocum, Jr. and Vivian Hebert Slocum. He served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his daughter, Cyndy Hargraves of Groves; son, William Chad Slocum of Nederland; step-daughter, Denise Lynn Perkins of Nederland; 2 sisters; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Taylor Slocum.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Per Bill’s request there will be no memorial services. He only asks that family and friends remember him with love and fond memories shared of him forever.

Online guest registry available at www.melancons.org