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George Slayton Obituary
George R. Slayton, age 93, of Marietta, died Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was the retired Academic Director of Georgia Tech Athletic Association. He is survived by his brother, Jack Slayton. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 16, 1:00 PM at Westview Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Young officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home.
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David Faulkinberry 73 - 77
January 26, 2024
I am sad to see him go and appreciated all of the hard work he put into getting us all through school. He was an eternal optimist and very good at his job. He cared about the individual players.
Thomas T. Balkcom
January 21, 2024
I remember George Slayton as a kind, gentle soul. He made me feel welcomed at GT as a freshman football player in 1986. He was solution driven and student-centered, always willing to help. He made a difference.
Scott BeVier
January 20, 2024
Never will forget there were 4 of us freshman who needed remedial math so first quarter freshman year Coach Slayton provided private tutoring from 10am--11am and HE taught the class. Then, throughout my five years at Tech Coach was always there to help and guide me. Such a kind and caring man. with much love and appreciation for Coach Slayton, Scott
Ronnie Pearce
January 19, 2024
Coach Slayton was an unsung hero, always willing to listen & help - a true Jacket.
Ronnie Pearce '72-76
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Warren Anderson, GT Trainer, 78-83
January 17, 2024
Rest in peace Coach Slayton. Thanks for all your guidance.
Jon Parker
January 17, 2024
I first met Geoorge at the Atlanta downtown YMCA. He was a weight lifter, and i was a gymnast. Later, we crossed paths when i was a student at Ga Tech. He was always a friendly, helpful gentleman.
Jon Parker
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Johnny Walton
January 17, 2024
Coach Slayton was my freshman councilor in Cloudman Dorm. I will never forget the guidance I got that year. Rest in peace coach Slayton!
Robert Owen Stevenson
January 17, 2024
As so many ballplayers have siad, he HELPED us navigate our way through Georgia Tech. His door was always open, a great listener and was focused at getting you back on track. I am a better man, a better student, and a better business person because of Coach Slayton. I will forever be in his debt. He will be missed. GT 70-74 (football)
John Griner
January 17, 2024
Coach always had his door open to listen to dozens of young people every day. He was not only an advocate for us but someone who cared about our direction. Deepest sympathies and condolences to family and friends.
Andrew Naples - Football '70 to '74
January 17, 2024
Coach Slayton always, in his very distinctive style, would not only look out for our academic needs but also provided encouragement in our personal endeavors as well.....whether it be athletic, personal, or academic. He was a calming asset to GTAA during three head coaching changes in our time period.
Kent Hill
January 16, 2024
Coach Slayton helped us negotiate a tough place. I am forever grateful for his guiding hand. May he rest in peace.
Scott Klinger
January 16, 2024
Coach Slayton nurtured, guided and pushed many young people such as myself to successfully navigate the rigors of GT necessary to realize our best self. With much gratitude.
Derrick Deeds
January 16, 2024
So sorry to hear of Coach Clayton passing. He was a positive influence to many and especially to me at GA Tech. He personally helped through some tough times and enabled me to see things in a positive light. May he have fair winds and following seas to the other side. S/F. DD
Lawton Hydrick
January 16, 2024
George Slayton did the work that today takes a staff of 20. He helped us. He didn´t give it to us he helped us learn.
He visited me on my home when I was getting recruited to explain that the work was difficult but the Tech degree was worth its weight in gold. It rose to the top of the resume pile on the desk of a potential
Employer.
In the sidelines of games he had his transistor radio either held to his ear or with one of those old single ear plugs.
Our favorite exclamation was
" Georgia is losing at halftime!"
Rest in peace Coach Slayton and I look forward to some tutoring in heaven!
Lawton Hydrick
Football `74-`77
Class of `78
Randy Rhino
January 16, 2024
Coach Slayton was a miracle worker! We never could have negotiated GT without him!! Thank you Coach Slayton!! Randy Rhino 71-75
Jack Cox
January 16, 2024
Dear Jack,
Coach Slayton was such a positive influence on my life at GT. After the coaching change of 1974, athletic life at the institute was very different, Coach Slayton was always the same lending a listening, sympathetic ear and always, always smiling and encouraging. My condolences on your loss.
Rena
January 16, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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