Jerry Sloan. In 2014 the Jazz raised a banner retiring his “jersey” with the number 1223, representing his total number of regular season and playoff victories.He was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the same class as his longtime Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton.“These guys have been criticized the last few years for not getting to where we’re going, but I’ve always said that the most important thing in sports is to keep trying. Share Obituary: Jerry Sloan. Jerry is survived by one daughter, Dr. Rhonda F. (Ron) Company of Bolivar, Oh; two sons, Ronald Keith Slone of Shelby; Richard Dyer of Willard; grandchildren, Dr. Andrea Company, Dr. Amanda (Tyler Kahler) Company, Dr. Sarah (Nate) Cipar, Dr. Matthew Company, Joseph (Amber) Slone, Tabitha (Fiancé, Steven) Slone, Benjamin (Rachel) Slone, Ryan Dyer, Mellissa Dyer and Katie Dyer; Great grandchildren, Canaan, Addison, Riley, Emery and Beckett; brother, Nelson (Jan) Slone of Lorain and two sisters, Evalee Holt and Minnie (Bill) Forbush all Elyria. 4 jersey in 1978—the first in franchise history.Sloan’s first job as a head coach was also with the Bulls, but his tenure was short lived.
Share a memory. This post will be update with informations concerning the deceased memorial and funeral … Funeral Homes; Blog; Sign In. Post Now Post. All Rights Reserved. An official statement on the memorial details is yet to be made. Jerry Sloan cause of death – dead, obituary, funeral plans: Sad news that Jerry Sloan passed away broke today. November 26, 1949 - August 25, 2018 11/26/1949 08/25/2018. 33 N Gamble St There his fiery demeanor forged a winning tradition in Salt Lake City. © 2020 Barkdull Funeral Home.
Share a memory Send Flowers Share. Jerry Slone, age 83 of Shelby died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his home. Jerry Sloan was one of the winningest head coaches in NBA history. Recommend Jerry's obituary to your friends. Shelby, OH 44875 | Tel: 1-419-342-6356 | Jerry Slone, age 83 of Shelby died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his home.He enjoyed horseback riding, listening to bluegrass music but most of all he loved to spend time with his extensive number of friends and his family, especially his grandchildren. He found a permanent home when Utah hired him in 1988. Burial will follow at the Renee Hall Cemetery, Topmost, KY. Friends may call for visitation at the Chapel, Friday morning from 10AM to 2PM. Born October 21, 1933 in Hemp Patch (Raven), Kentucky to Elmer & Bessie (Thornsberry) Slone, he has been a Shelby resident for 66 years. Mementos. Candle. Everyone is invited to a catered meal following the services, location will be announced at the funeral.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Melba Slone in 2010; three brothers, Omar, Paul and Alex Slone and two sisters, Jackie Slone and Mary Ramsey.Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM Wednesday January 11, 2017 at the Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory. On December 12, 1988, Frank Layden abruptly resigned, and Jerry Sloan became the head coach of the Utah Jazz.