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John Slaughter Obituary
John Devereaux (Buddy) Slaughter, 75, of Tye River Community, Amherst, for 55 years, met his Lord and savior face to face on Sunday morning, Sept. 19, 2010.
Born March 29, 1935, at Rosemill, Amherst County, a son of the late Devereaux C. Slaughter and Scottie Lee Staples Slaughter.
Buddy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. A dedicated, faithful and loyal member of St. Stephen's Baptist Church at Tye River, where he served as a Deacon and had a deep love for his church as well as the church family. He was a retired superintendent from George E. Jones and Son with more than 20 years of service, an avid heavy equipment operator and outdoorsman who loved not only his work, but also life in general.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Patty L. Fortune Slaughter; a daughter, Roxanne Slaughter (Sharon Adcock), of Tye River; a son, James D. (Jimmy) Slaughter (Vicky), of Tye River; three grandsons, Brian Slaughter, Kevin Bridges and Ryan Adcock; one granddaughter, Erin Adcock; and a special friend of the family, Elizabeth Slaughter. Also, his favorite pets, Maggie, Annie and Amy.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at St. Stephen's Baptist Church Cemetery at Tye River, with the Rev. Mickey Ryann, the Rev. Earl Clarkson and the Rev. Jake Stewart officiating. Even though John is being interred, we know he is already in the hands of his lord, Jesus Christ.
Friends may call at the funeral home until 6 p.m. today, Sept. 21, 2010, and the family will receive friends other times at the family residence at Tye River.
The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to St. Stephen's Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 197 Tye River Depot Lane, Arrington, VA 22922.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, (434) 263-4097.
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for John Slaughter
Ann Brent Ronk
September 22, 2010
Patty Lee and Family:-
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blake Robertson
September 22, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
September 21, 2010
You will be missed Buddy, you taught us all a lot here at George E Jones and sons. It was my pleasure to know and work with you, my prayers go out to Patty Lee and the Slaughter Family.
Jeff Campbell (Amherst)
Jeff Campbell
September 21, 2010
We will miss you Buddy, you taught us all alot, it was my pleasure to know you and also work with you at Geroge E Jones and sons.
Jeremy & Heather Burley
September 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Audrey Terry Wimer
September 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sarah Wood
September 21, 2010
To the Slaughter Family,
My heart is saddened by your loss. Buddy will forever be in your hearts & all those who knew him.
Lean on God. He will comfort & stengthen you now & in the days to come with His unending love.
With heartfelt sympathy & love,
Erma Sue & Jimmy Harris
September 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time
September 21, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Slaughter's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will continue to be with you in the days ahead.
Tricia and Ruby
Mary Parr
September 21, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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