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William Slay Obituary
WILLIAM DRAKEFORD SLAY
On Saturday, December 31, 2011, of Alexandria, VA. Beloved son of Jane Slay and the late Robert Slay; father of Francesca Slay Molnar and Lily McLeod Slay; brother of Robert Slay and John Slay; beloved companion of Jean Ann Clark. Also survived by a large extended family. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Carol A. Cummings
February 10, 2022
Multiple years ago, Drake sent me a most caring , honest and forthright letter. Likewise, Drakes dear Aunt Judy Floyd called and independently gave me the same, " in family" advice ( which I took.)
Both are missed and loved.
Zeno Henninger
January 8, 2012
I knew Drake briefly while at VMI, it is pleasing to see such beautiful scribes about him. Our condolences to his family, he must have been quite the good fellow.
Zeno & Jo-Ann Henninger
Echternacherbrueck, Germany
K. Nichols
January 6, 2012
Sometimes a family needs to know that people outside of the family really care about how they are feeling when they lose someone in death. I just want to express my condolences to you for your loss. At the same time, our loving heavenly Father is the "God of all comfort" and he can and will help you through this difficult period because "he cares for you" also.
Bob Boisseau
January 5, 2012
To Drakes family and loved ones I would like you to know that my prayers are with you at this time. Drake has always been a great friend to my family and we will miss him dearly.
James Stewart
January 5, 2012
I always enjoyed working for Drake. He was always extremely fair and good to me. I will remember his smile and humor. I am better for having the chance to know and work with Drake. I will miss him.
Constantine Koukoulis
January 5, 2012
I'm deeply sorry to hear about Drake's passing! My heartfelt sympathies are with his family at this difficult time of grieving.
John Mauk
January 5, 2012
We will miss Drake. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and help you through this tough time.
Mark Campbell
January 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss.
Virginia Barron
January 5, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I had not seen Drake in years, but remember him so very fondly. (I am his first cousin, daughter of his Aunt Punch.)
Larry Houseworth; Class Agent, VMI Class of 1972
January 4, 2012
On behalf of the VMI Class of 1972, please accept my condolences and deepest sympathies. In addition to being a loving father, son and companion, Drake was our Brother Rat; a bond that can never be equalled, or broken. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all - may God bless you -
Elizabeth Casburn Brown
January 4, 2012
John, Jo, Robert and Gayne I am so sorry for your loss. I know Drake will be missed by all of his family and friends. He was such a funny guy and we so enjoyed his visit when he came to Texas. Grandaddy Willie gave him the hardest time for trying to feed a hamburger to a cow. All Drake did was give him that big old grin. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Pisarek
January 4, 2012
My prayers are with you all, he was a great person and I loved working with him. He will be so missed.
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