Jerry Sloan Obituary

How could I ever forget this ol' country bumkin [I thought] when he arrived on Evansville's college campus around 1961,

When I first saw this rascal speak it sounded as if he was definitely a country boy who had never seen a big city?
But look what this 6-5 combination of muscle and bones accomplished!
Wow! Unbelievable.

A darn perfect kid is what I also noticed. We are near the same age so it was easy to relate to him.
I watched him dominate so many highly skilled players you think he had no business even being on the floor with at the same time?

1, some NBA pro once stated, "This guy was the GOAT," Earl Monroe.
2. And thrown in classy guard, Walt Frazier. As I remember, Sloan never allowed either of these greats to beat his Aces out of a national title?
*Or did SIU beat him in is jr. year in a classic ot.- game?
I do believe, out of three years [only] playing, he nabbed two titles. I was there of course and I should remember.

My opinion: When Sloan--Mr.Ill. Basketball teamed up with Larry Humes--Mr. Basketball, In.-- [the acrobatic/magician], this had to be the most unique and near impossible, perfect basketball, duo-marriage, to ever try to beat?

Jerry, I could cry now because of how much I admired your physical skills, combined with your unselfish team-play, too. It was simply refreshing in those days. having heroes in your town, being the very best they could be on the basketball court, and never any embarrassment off the court, either.
It was a fantasy come true, along with the magic throw-in at the same time.
Wow, those memories of Sloan. along with his Bud, Larry Humes, I was truly blessed to watch them perform and win, and yes, they were near being automatic, at the same time.

Thank you, Sir, for the gifts you gave me, Thomas Wilson of Evansville, In.

I am the VARSITY QUARTERBACK at Farmington High school and I really look up to Jerry Sloan. He is my idle I want to be just like him. Thank you so much for all you have done!!!

I love you daddy

Jerry i miss you so much im a young sophmore who looks up to you.

My condolences to the Sloan family. May you continue to get comfort and peace from fond memories and God, today, tomorrow, and always.

A remarkable man and a well-lived life.
He achieved so much with class, humility, and by working harder than others. I have a farm near his in Hamilton County, Illinois. I have followed the Jerry Sloan story, and what a story it is. Condolences to the Jerry Sloan family.

spent many years watching the Kazz and Jerry Sloan. He was what most men should strive to emulate. He was always straightforward and Had a huge impact on the whole state of Utah. He took Utah Jazz Basketball to a elevated level that nobody else has ever done. Jerry, Your missed and there is a great sadness in basketball without you. THANK YOU ANS REST IN PEACE!!!!

He was the best coach we would go to the airport when they came in and he would come out in his car and say to us are you still here we said yup and he came walking out once and waited for his wife to pick him up and he just sat out there and talk to us he was a good guy

I had so many fun year's watching Jerry Coach the Utah Jazz during the 80s and 90s. Loved his coaching style and watching the greats John Stockton, Carl Malon, Jeff Hornacek and Russell. So sad for his families loss. RIP Coach Sloan

Tammy, both Shay and I wanted to pass on our heart felt condolences for your loss. We will never forget our old Neighbors and friend.

What can you say about someone who lived most of their life in the public eye and left only positive memories? In every endeavor, Jerry Sloan was a fine example to all in a world increasingly lacking in such leadership. We were all blessed to have had him a part of our lives. A tough as nails player, a true champion as a coach in ways trophies don't represent, and and an even better human being that all that. Thank you, Coach. Our lives were enriched by you. If we're all lucky enough to make it to heaven, we'll look for the John Deere cap just a little bit above the crowd.

My best memory of Jerry Sloan is that I got a picture with him at the Jazz game Im so sorry for youre loss Im thinking of him and his family sending you lots of love and prayers he will be missed until we meet again he was the best coach for the Jazz Im sorry for youre loss

I have watched Jerry as a player in Chicago he contributed to my familys enjoyment of the basketball game. To the family Im so sorry for your loss. May the Creator of all things be with you.

Thank you for the memories... thank you for being strong and valiant to the end.. you will be missed.

Jerry, you were a great coach for the Utah Jazz its sad you had to go.

Thanks for all the great memories, Coach Sloan. You were the best!! Sincere condolences & love to the Sloan family.

My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

Condolences to Tammy and the family. I only got to know Jerry after his diagnosis. He and my husband went through a lot of it together. I appreciate getting to know Tammy. We had some interesting times together caring for our husbands. She was truly devoted. He was a great man! Wishing you all peace and comfort.

Adding our family tribute to Jerry Sloan and his family for many hours of enjoyment watching the Jazz. Sending our love and condolences to Tammy and your family at this difficult time.

Coach I have watched your career for years...thx for the memories. May the God of all comfort be with your family.

May you all feel peace and love at this time. ❤ Love Crista Thompson and Boys

PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY, HE WAS AN EXCELLENT COACH.

My Condolences.

Jerry Time has gone very fast and the memories of our Championships will always be a highlight for the University of Evansville Aces You paved the way for 29 victories and no defeats yet never Boasting bragging but just playing hard and challenging us to work hard play hard and believe that it could be done and the five of us did it something that had not been repeated to this day. After your playing day at U of E were no more you still inspired us to continue in a tradition of excellence and we did in many ways Our last team meeting in 2016 still indicated the closeness that we established as starter and continue until May 22 2020 We will always remain a unit of togetherness, love, understanding, hard workers, simple, and just plain ole Aces. Rest well teammate . Rest on the strength of being just another good old boy from Southern Illinois/ Indiana that worked hard in a very simple life. Evansville all hail to thee, true and loyal we will be. Your remaining wonder four Aces of 65. Russ Grieger, Sam Watkins, Larry Humes, Herb Eilliams

R.I.P Jerry. You will be sadly missed. Never forget you as a neighbor.

I worked at the Delta Center and Jerry never walked by without saying HI

RIP Coach you will be missed you were such a great Coach for the JAZZ

A great man and a great coach. He taught me many valuable lessons about leadership and working hard. When once asked him about a player on the team that wasn't as outstanding as others, he told me I'll take a guy with a heart and willingness to learn/work hard over ego and talent any day. He was a gentle man and always there for others. Coach you will be missed, especially those hands, that smile and your kind heart. Now you have a new body and I'm sure you will give them heck up in heaven.
The standards have now been raised.
Prayers to the entire Sloan family. May you find comfort and peace in all the wonderful memories of your dad, husband, brother, uncle and granddad. Many of us Jazz fans, will for sure! He is the greatest and will live forever in all our hearts!

Rest In Peace Coach Sloan. God Bless You And Your Family.

Rest in peace my dear friend..
You will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to
the Sloan family.

Dave & Nola

Used to see Coach walking on the Jordan River Parkway all the time. You could tell who it was from a quarter mile away! He would smile and say hi every single time. What a gift he was to this state and community. We love you Jerry, thanks for everything.

Thanks for the Memories and the great example.

Rest in peace Coach Sloan

Coach, Thank you for the example of hard work and determination. Teaching all who watched what it means to be a man of your word and honor commitments. Your legacy will live on through all of the lives you've touched.
Please forgive us when we push for a statue at the Arena. :)
Rachel

Coach Sloan,
You're truly one-of-a-kind and will be remembered fondly not only as a Coach but as a wonderful human. Thank you for teaching my son great values as he worked under your tutelage. You were generous, kind, and respected your staff/players for their contributions, not their job position or title. You taught the players to be nice to the "little guy", too, for you never know how much information they have up their sleeve! A giant in stature and heart...that's our Jerry!

Rest In Peace

My condolences go out to the family of Jerry Sloan. He will be missed by the basketball community. What a good coach.

Thank you for the memories, laughs, and lessons learned. RIP dear friend.

He was a great Mr Bulls played in the 1966
As a player was a fromer assistant coach and great coach of the bulls go Bulls he always be at Chicago Bulls/ and was a fromer assistant coach under Utah Jazz a current Jazz coach and the bulls beat them in 1998 finals won the nba championship over the Jazz and at first he was a great MVC team out of evansville. He will be missed god bless Sloan family

Thanks for many GREAT years! We love you!!❤

Thank you for they great memories. God bless the Sloan family. Your the best Jerry.

Thankyou,Jerry

Our heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends. Please know that the Father of tender mercies grant you all with continuous love and comfort.

MM, Jackson MS

Played the game as it was supposed to be played Honest, Tough
and No frills or self-promoting. Bless You Jerry.

Jerry Dolan has best coach player for many year. I pray for their family.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends for your loss. Jerry will be missed. May the God of comfort give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

With sympathies and condolences to Jerry Sloans family and friends. We appreciate all he accomplished for the teams and for the NBA. May God who is tender in mercies comfort the family always.

My sincere condolences to the Sloan family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss

Rest easy coach.

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this extremely difficult time.

Heartfelt condolences to the Sloan family, may God be with you in your time of sorrow.

I will miss you Jerry Sloan Utah jazz head coach.

I will miss you Jerry Sloan Utah jazz head coach.

What a coach! What a man! What a life! He showed us that a sport should be played the same way that we should live. May Our Lord embrace you, forgive you your sins and give you the eternal peace we all long for.
Rest in peace, Coach.

Thank you, Coach Sloan for so many precious memories for my husband and for me. My husband and I have been season-ticket holders with the Utah Jazz since, 1989. We started dating in 1988, and the following year my husband purchased his first season of Utah Jazz tickets. My husband and I while dating would attend Utah Jazz games at the old Salt Palace. We loved watching the Jazz play, and we fell in love and then married in 1991. We have been going to Jazz games ever since. Thank you Coach Sloan and the Utah Jazz for being a huge part of my family's life. The Utah Jazz, Coach Sloan, and all the many players have given us reason to cheer and be happy when life got/gets difficult. Rest well, Coach and keep dribbling that basketball and playing hard. God bless.

Just look at where all these kind words come from, it's nation wide.
Why you might ask? Because Coach Slone made a national impact on all of us in this great nation.
Prayers for all the family in this sad time.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

It was a must see game every year in the 90s when the Jazz came to Philly-I was wearing a Jazz hat and a Stockton/Malone tee shirt and applauding Utah and my favorite coach. Those games and late night Western conference playoff basketball provided a lifetime of fantastic memories-RIP Coach

there would be no Stockton To Malone....without Jerry Sloan

Thank you for all the memories Jerry.

God bless you Jerry Sloan Rev. Jerome Meriweather I played against Brian your Son what a privilege. RIP

A class act pro who always was a winner wherever he goes either Chicago or Utah who will be missed by his former teammates, family & friends. RIP Jerry, Thank you for the Memories.

You were love buy so many coach. I loved the hard work Ethics that you installed into all your players, And to the Fanzz of Salt Lake City. I raise my boys with your Toughlove attitude to make them stronger and better men. You were a true role model to everyone that you were around. You were the heart and soul of this community for so many years and youll be loved and missed, rest easy coach.

Truly sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to the Sloan family, may God be with you.

Thank you Jerry, for being a part of Utah. You and the Jazz were a huge part of my families lives. A true legend and you will be missed. Rest In Peace

Thanks for all of the great memories Jerry! Condolences to the Sloan family.

Coach Sloan,
If everyone did it right like you did, if everyone was as tough as you were and if everyone had the Values you lived by, this Nation would be 100 per cent better....I will always respect your incredible Old School ways.
Billy Stalvey,Atl Ga

I'll bet he and Larry Miller are having a good chat about how the game of basketball SHOULD be played. What a great coach and human being. May God bless his family at this sad time.

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My heartfelt condolences to the family's...

Thanks for being a great person and a coach,However Im a supersonic,So although it was war ,you made that team fun ,Just watched Game 7 from 1996 ,Great Game ,Love From Seattle

Dear Sloan Family Rory and I sincerely express our condolences's on the loss of Jerry Sloan./he'll surely be missed very very much.he was a great coach.luv,faith/rory

Rory and I sincerely would luv to express our condolences's on the loss of Jerry Sloan/family.he'll surely be missed very much.luv,faith/rory

As a varsity coach for 26 years, I always idolized Jerry as a player and coach. He got more out of his talent than probably anybody in NBA history. To think he's only one of 4 to have his jersey retired when they had all of those tremendous teams! He, in my opinion, was the best coach in NBA history, getting the most out of his team's talent. His teams played terrific team basketball the way it should be played. Anybody who got to play for him was indeed blessed because they couldn't have been coached any better. Coaches would be wise to copy his style of being fundamentally sound -- by doing few things and doing them extremely well. He was a man of great humility.

One of the greatest coaches of all time , Rest Peacefully ♥

Jerry would visit and help coach the freshmen basketball team I was on at McCleansboro, Illinois. He was a unique person. A good sense of humor and always a worker. I idolized him.

He was the best coach in the whole NBA! God bless you Coach Sloan. To Coach Sloans family my prayers are with you at this time. The world lost a very good man!

Thoughts and prayers to the Sloan family, such sad news. It was amazing to watch him over the years, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all at such a difficult time.

So sorry to his family and thousands of fans everywhere. We watched Jerry for many years when we lived in Salt Lake and have followed him and his health struggles for the last 30 years. R.I.P. to one of the best.

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Sloans legacy as coach lives on with his family, friends and fans. God will comfort and sustain you as you mourn this great loss. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Jerry Sloan was one of the great coaches in NBA history. But what still sticks out in my mind is what a tenacious defender he was during his playing days with the Bulls. In regard to defensive basketball, and the exertion of maximum effort at all times while on the court, Jerry set standards. Legendary coach, leader, defender, and a respectable player in the offensive end as well.

It was a joy to watch you play, Jerry, and the teams that you coached reflected your team-oriented all-out style. Rest in Peace.

My only NBA start was at Chicago Stadium...Jerry pounded me for 40 minutes...The consummate competitor...Rest in peace...

To the Man, who could of defeated MJ and the Bulls' with Karl Malone!
You gave it a good try!
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