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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Stuart Floam

Stuart Floam

On December 24, 2017, Stuart Floam, beloved husband of Sharlene Floam (Nee Solomon), passed away in Oxford, Florida.

He is survived by his cherished children Joseph Floam. Andrew Floam, Kathy Floam Greenspan and Mindy Floam Lockner; beloved grandfather of Jacob, Caroline, Emily, Harrison, Michael and Natalie Floam; Keith and Kelly Lockner and great- grandchildren Aubree Reynolds and Mikaela Lockner; brother of Steve Randall (Floam); also survived by loving sister-in-law Abbey Solomon Ransdell, nephew Mark Hoffman and great nephew Jordan Hoffman and other family and friends; son of the late Jerome (Sonny) and Lillian Floam (nee Schilling).

Born in Baltimore, MD on Jul 22, 1937, Stuart was a free spirit whose passions were family, friends, the United States Air Force, photography and travel. He was proud to serve as a Loadmaster for C-124 Globemaster aircraft in the U. S. Air Force in the mid-1950’s and to be stationed at Kadena Air Base and Naha Air Base, both in Okinawa, Japan. Once he returned home, he built a career as a leading professional photographer in the Baltimore area for over 40 years. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to the far corners of the world including India, Asia, Africa and Europe photographing all of their adventures.

A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Please omit flowers. Contributions in Stuart’s memory may be sent to Wounded Warrior Project or the Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136.

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