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Robert Slayton Obituary
Mr. Slayton was a native of Halifax County but a resident of the Peninsula since 1940.
Mr. Slayton retired in 1982, after 42 years of service as a welding supervisor from Newport News Shipbuilding. He was a WWII army veteran. After retirement, Mr. Slayton was known for his love of the outdoors, gardening and fishing. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy B. Slayton.
Mr. Slayton is survived by one daughter, Joan E. Slayton of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, James Slayton of Newport News and Mark A. Slayton and wife, Lisa, of Hampton; one sister, Edith S. Ricker of Newport News; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Heather.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in Peninsula Memorial Park and officiated by the Rev. Herbert Bowman.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice, Home Instead; especially Julia and Cherry, and Angel Care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice 11835 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 101, Newport News, Virginia 23601.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Billy, Val & Sammie Pember
September 18, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We will miss Roy!
donald osborne
September 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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