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Roger Sledd Obituary
Nashville, TN
Rev. Roger B. Sledd, son of the late Frank W. Sledd and Elizabeth Clay Sledd, passed away on April 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Debra L. Gentry; daughters, Mary Whitney Thuell-Sledd of Washington, D.C., Lindsey Clay Thuell-Sledd of Sonoma, CA; and twin brother, Thomas Clay Sledd of Brandon, FL.
A graduate of Rollins College and the University of Kentucky Law School, Roger practiced law in Lexington, KY for 25 years before attending Vanderbilt University Divinity School and entering the ministry of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, where he served churches in Arkansas, Western Kentucky and Tennessee. In later years, he enjoyed playing golf with the West Side Group, who will serve as honorary Pallbearers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 21 at Vine Street Christian Church with a reception immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203. Sign online guestbook at AustinFuneralService.com. (615) 377-0775
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Steve & Martha McFerron
April 21, 2014
Roger was a dear friend. We shared a lot of fun times with him. He will be missed,
April 18, 2014
Roger was a wonderful friend and neighbor, and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Debra, and his family.
April 18, 2014
Roger was a wonderful friend and neighbor. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Debra and his family.
Richard Troy Gentry
April 17, 2014
“Roger was such a wonderful person to know and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Debra, Whitney, Lindsey and Tom. He was a great member of our family.”
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