Kevin Sledge

Sledge, Kevin Douglas October 23, 1964 - June 29, 2011 On June 29, 2011, Kevin Douglas Sledge went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kevin was born on October 23, 1964, in Dallas. He grew up in Mesquite, Texas, and graduated from North Mesquite High School, where he was president of the student council, a class favorite, and earned all-district honors in varsity soccer. After graduation, he attended Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He then moved to the Austin area, qualified for PGA school, and became a PGA Professional. He worked as a golf professional teaching the game he loved at numerous golf courses in cities throughout the southwest, including Austin, Dallas, Allen, and McKinney, Texas, and Sedona and Prescott, Arizona. In 1993, Sledge was invited to play in a tournament in Scotland against members of the Royal and Ancient. He tied the course record at Prestwick, site of the first British Open, which remained unbroken for several years. He was later the founder and president of United States Junior Team Golf, which introduced junior team competition between clubs in north and central Texas. Kevin is survived by his daughter (and pride and joy), Ellen Kathlyn Sledge, wife, Carrie Ward Sledge, mother, Jeannette Baker Sledge, and brothers, Stephen and Brian Sledge. He is also survived by Stephen's wife, Sheela Sledge, and their children, Tyler, Hayley, and Ashley; Brian's wife, Lisa Sledge, and their children, Summer, Tanner, and Ryder; and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the DFW and Granbury, Texas, areas. He is preceded in death by his father, Harley Davidson Sledge. Kevin was fun-loving and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was an avid golf, fly-fishing and sports enthusiast, who always had a great story or quip to share. He loved the SMU Mustangs, the Oregon Ducks, and the Dallas Cowboys. Kevin had a caring and generous disposition towards others-always willing to give others anything he had, even when he did not have much. He loved his family and friends dearly. He was active in the First Baptist Church of Taos, New Mexico, prior to his passing. A life celebration and memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite, Texas, located at 1028 South Belt Line Road. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to a special fund established to assist Kevin's six-year-old daughter, Ellen, with education and other expenses. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo Bank "c/o Ellen Kathlyn Sledge 09/21/2004."