Greg Dean Sloan

Gregory Dean Sloan,57, of Spring, Texas passed away on May 3rd, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Galen Dean Sloan and Carol Ann Sloan. Greg is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Melanie Gilmore Sloan, and their children: Amanda Marie Sloan, Garrett Dustin Sloan and wife Jess, Austin Travis Sloan and wife Payton, and his bonus daughter, Kimmy Fair. In addition, Greg is survived by his very special grandchildren, Ryleigh Marie Sloan and Dakota Travis Sloan, his brother, Kevin Paul Sloan, and cousin, Debbie Muha. Greg was born on February 13,1967 in Houston, Texas. Growing up in his younger years in Channelview, he thoroughly enjoyed running the bayous with his brother and friends. In 1978, the family moved to the Spring/Klein area and into the Spring Creek Forest neighborhood where he thrived…especially athletically. Greg attended Strack Middle School where he played football and ran track. He then went to Klein High School where, after an injury had taken him out of those two sports, he became one of the very few freshman to make the Varsity Swim Team. He was also an integral part of the SCF Sharks swim team for many years. In 1987, Greg met the love of his life, Melanie. Their story is one that most only dream of, as he asked her out to a party one day… and from then on out, they only had eyes for each other. He was her high school sweetheart that took her to Senior Prom. He was her knight in shining armor, her protector and mostly just her very best friend from day one. They went to Texas Tech together, and when they came home, decided to make a life together. Greg asked Melanie to marry him on Valentine’s Day in 1989, and on May 5th 1990, they finally tied the knot. Greg went nights to Aircraft Mechanic School while working at UPS during the day as they were expecting their 1st child. After graduating top of his class, they found themselves expecting baby #2. At this time, he was still working for UPS but also nights at Continental Airlines. Most nights, he slept in the back of his truck in between jobs to get a little bit of sleep so he could continue to support his growing family. All while buying a house and moving back into Spring Creek Forest. In 1992 Greg went to work for Western Container Corp (Coca-Cola) where he worked as a Master Technician for the next 31 years. He was the definition of a company man working any and every shift. He was their “go to Mr. Fix It” even after retirement. In 1998, they had their 3rd and final child. When the children started playing sports, he started his own business as an Action Shot Photographer and was amazing at it. He loved to be on the sidelines, running up and down the fields with the kids. Eventually he had to give that up when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2005. With strength and perseverance he fought through six rounds of chemo over multiple years, all while still working his mechanic job and taking care of his family. He also had a posse of kids that he basically considered his own. He would do anything for them, his neighbors and his friends, and he NEVER met a stranger. His devotion to his family was paramount. After retiring in October of 2023, he was working on starting a new drone photography company and partnering with Melanie’s new Real Estate Team. It was on a very rare occasion that you would ever see one without the other, both before and after retirement. They did EVERYTHING together. His love of music and laughter was infectious---always the life of the party. We will miss his smile, the twinkle in his eyes, his sarcasm, his silly dance moves and dumb dad jokes. But mostly just the incredible man he was. He will be greatly missed by so many. Rest in Peace, dear Greg! Please join the family and friends and raise a toast after the funeral to celebrate Greg’s life at the following address: Trey and Sara McCurdy’s house 7818 Beaufort Dr. Spring, Texas 77379

Greg Dean Sloan

February 13, 1967 - May 3, 2024