Andrew (Drew) Weston Slocum

On January 2, 2015 Andrew (Drew) Weston Slocum succumbed to complications after a long battle with Infantile Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Drew, born November 12, 2012, fought like a “rock star” after being diagnosed April 25th, 2013. Drew will always be remembered as an energetic, caring, fun-loving son, grandson, nephew, and friend who lived every second granted to him to the fullest. Drew’s impact on the world and those around him would be impossible to measure based solely on the two short years he lived.

Drew was always at his happiest when spending time with his mommy, daddy and his best canine buddy, Colby Jack. Anyone who ever came in contact with Drew immediately fell in love with his infectious smile, joyful spirit and his outgoing personality. Wes and Mandy will be forever grateful for the love and support from all of the members of “Drew’s Crew” who helped with family support, prayers, meals, and fund raising. Drew’s family would like to extend a special thanks to all of the nurses and doctors at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte; these wonderful people worked diligently on every aspect of caring for the entire Slocum family.

Drew is survived by his parents, Wes and Mandy Slocum, his grandparents, Linda Slocum, Ed and Nancy Braswell, and Tom and Janet Bates, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of Drew’s life will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:00 at Forest Hills Church at 7224 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC. The family requests bright colors at the remembrance. A private burial will be held afterwards for the family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Carolinas HealthCare Foundation, Inc., PO Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232 or https://secure2.convio.net/tchf/site/Donation2?2200.donation=form1&df_id=2200. With the donation please note “Pediatric Cancer” on the website or “Torrence Hemby Childlife fund in honor of Drew Slocum” if mailed.

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.