Jeffrey Todd 'Jeff'' Sluss

Jeffrey Todd ''Jeff'' Sluss, 40, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2006, at Holston Valley Medical Center following an apparent heart attack. ''I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.'' - Philippians 4:13 Born in Sevierville, Tennessee, Jeff had lived in Kingsport since 1987 and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He had served as a police officer with the City of Kingsport for the past 18 years and was a member of the FOP Lodge #11. He was also a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. Jeff was a loving husband, father, son, son-in-law and brother. His son, Aiden was the pride and joy of his life. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents. Survivors include his wife of thirteen wonderful years, Jennifer Horne Sluss and son, Aiden James Sluss both of the home; parents, Tommy and Barbara Sluss of Sevierville; mother and father-in-law, Jimmy and Ethlyn Horne of Kingsport; brother, Jason Sluss and wife Erica of Sevierville; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday with funeral service to follow at 7 PM in the East Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, TN. Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 26, 2006 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport. Pallbearers will be the Kingsport Police Honor Guard and Honorary Pallbearers will be Kingsport City Police Officers. It is requested that friends meet at the cemetery at 10:55 am. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association- Tennessee, 208 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601. Local arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)