
Dr. Daniel Andrew Slonaker, age 69, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the American House in Johnson City.
He was born in Johnson City on January 30, 1956, to the late John Andrew and Mary Emma Clark Slonaker.
Daniel was a very intelligent man and started medical school at the age of 19. He was a graduate of UT Memphis Medical College. He worked in Erwin at Slonaker Medical Associates for over 27 years where he enjoyed providing care for the community. Daniel loved cars, farming, water-skiing, being on the lake, and getting into mischief.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruby and Frank Slonaker and Edith and Bob Clark; uncle, Robert Slonaker; aunts, Margaret Slonaker, Jane Fetters, Patty Clark and Phyllis Keesecker, and a cousin, Jeanette McCoy.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife and soulmate, Ramona Cress Slonaker; brother, John Timothy Slonaker and wife Shay of Nashville; uncle, David Slonaker (Aunt Rose Sarah) of Georgia; cousins, Susan Jacobs (John) of Greeneville, Sarah & Logan Jacobs, Kyra Fetters Click, Alan, Jason & Gary Keesecker, all of Johnson City, Tammy Spears, MD and husband Michael, of North Carolina, Richard Slonaker of Maryland, and Charles Slonaker of Mississippi, Lynn Slonaker, Jake & Mary Slonaker of Telford, Joe McCoy and Liz McCoy, both of Jonesborough; several extended family and special friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff of American House and Gentiva Hospice for the care over this time, and to Debbie Truman, Betty Shepard, Paula Arrowood, Angie Ward, Joyce Bennett, Kayla Saults, and Nelta Buck who provided his day-to-day care with such love and affection.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Telford Cemetery, 1775 Old State Rt. 34, Telford, Tennessee 37690. Everyone is requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.
07/10/2025
Dawna Deadrick
Dr. Slonaker was my doctor for years when I was growing up. When I had to change doctor's it was never the same. He was a kind man and really great guy. He will be missed greatly. Prayers going out to his family for their loss.
I’m terrible sad to hear about your loss my condolences he was a very good doctor
07/09/2025
Michael Pierson
Dr. Dan was my best friend from High School through College and Today. We had some great times together, especially on Friday nights. I'll miss here dearly.
07/08/2025
Dr. John Barrowclough
I met Dan in 1986 as a fellow physician serving the community of Unicoi County and Erwin. I always recall seeing him with a smile on his face. Please accept my sincere condolences and may the peace of our Lord descend on his family.
Danny was a good guy he was always the same person i went to school with. When he was still practicing and I would go to see him I would always have to remind him that I was there because I was sick give me meds first then we can catch up. You will be missed by many as good friends are