John R Slaughter's Obituary
John Raymond (Ray)
Slaughter, 87
DOVER — Ray Slaughter passed
from this life on May 25, 2017. Having
served in Korea, Ray was a life-long
member of both VFW Post 8801 and
American Legion Post 14.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents,
John Reed Slaughter and Elizabeth
(Watson) Slaughter; as well as
his brothers, Earl, George, and Frank;
and his sister, Fanny.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years,
Lena (Irons) Slaughter, on whose 80th
birthday he passed. He is also survived
by his sons, Robin and Barry of Dover
and Jon of Fairhill, MD; his daughters,
Sherry Jacobs (Don) of Wilmington,
Penny Wade (Tim) of Magnolia, and
BJ Pradelli (Roger) of Biloxi, Miss.,
11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Ray considered his family his greatest
achievement in life, which brought
him much joy and pride. He always
took an interest in the things in which
his children and grandchildren were
involved. He loved being a band parent
and helping the Caesar Rodney
Marching Band.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that donations be made to the band
in Ray’s name. Donations may be sent
in care of DuWane Sandlin, 239 Old
North Road, Camden, DE 19934.
A viewing is scheduled at Trader’s
Funeral Home in Dover on Wednesday,
May 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Services
will be Thursday, Jun. 1, at Trader’s
Funeral Home beginning at 11:00
a.m. Interment will immediately follow
at Lakeside Cemetery on State Street
in Dover, overlooking Silver Lake. After
burial, there will be a celebration of
life at Ray & Lena’s home.
Letters of condolences may be sent
to [email protected]
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