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Merle Sloughter Obituary
LOCKE - Merle Richard Sloughter, Jr., age 53, of 344 Creek Road, Locke, NY (Town of Lansing), passed away Wednesday, September 24th, 2008, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Merle or "JR" was born August 9, 1955 at Ithaca, a son of the late Merle R. Sloughter, Sr. and Isabel Lasher Sloughter. He served in the US Navy from 1971 to 1975 and was currently employed as a prep cook at the Ithaca Bakery. JR was a devoted husband and a loving and caring father and grandfather. He enjoyed joking and flirting with his friends.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Stanton Sloughter of Locke; his daughter, Tanisha Sloughter of Alpine, NY; stepdaughters, Jamie (Jeffery) Menzies of North Lansing, and Holly (Craig) Eastman of Dwarf, KY; a brother, James (Debra) Sloughter of Ithaca; sisters, Donna (Fred) Kinner of Alpine, and Mary (Dave Pulcini) Weiss of Palmyra; half brothers, Charles McDermott of Newark, NY, and Shane Sloughter of Ithaca; a stepbrother, Brett Tracy of Brooktondale, and Sandy Tracy of Arizona; nine grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronnie Sloughter.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 27, at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. Archie Smith officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be held Monday in Willow Glen Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 12 to 1 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Memorials are graciously directed to the American Diabetes Association, 356 North Midler Ave., Syracuse, NY 13206. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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Jame Menzies
September 29, 2008
Dear Dad
We miss you very much you may be gone but never forgotten. You were my father in every way that matter. When ever I needed something small or big you were there. You were the only one that ever wanted to take the responsibility of being my father. I love you for that and I will miss you always. Don't worry I will take care of mom for you.
Love Jamie
Debbie Sloughter
September 29, 2008
You were the only bro i had in my life. I will miss you incredibly. Your smile and your silliness will never be forgotten. I am so glad to have the time I did have with you.
Anna Robbins
September 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melissa Tracy
September 27, 2008
Uncle Jr. You will be missed! I will never forget your wonderful laugh. I wish I could be there today sharing in on the memories I have of you. Love you always and forever
Danny & Alvina Smart
September 26, 2008
So sorry to hear about Junior. Used to see him often at Fred & Donna's but haven't seen him in quite awhile. Was always a nice guy. He will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheri Sweger
September 26, 2008
Marj,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family! I love the both of you. Merle use to always make me laugh when you guys came into the office in Moravia. I have since moved on from there and work in another office in Auburn... He will always be in our hearts! He will be missed dearly!
Lorraine & Ernie Bohart
September 25, 2008
Donna & Family
So very sorry to hear about Junior. Our love and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Love and God bless!
Sam & Marion Kinner
September 25, 2008
Donna & family
So sorry to hear about your brother Junior. Your in our thoughts & prayers.
love & God Bless
Mom & Dad
Sheryl Monroe
September 25, 2008
Merles family
Merle was a sweet guy, my children used to hang out with him when he lived in west danby.When they weren't at his house he would be at my Moms . He will be missed by us.He wil be watching over all of you.
Tammy Schrader
September 25, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Merle was my Big Papa. I so enjoyed working with him at I.B. After he left, it just wasn't the same. When he came to the store to visit, he made sure to find me.
Even thou he had this rough exterior, he was a softy.
I'm going to really miss him!
S
September 25, 2008
Always in our hearts
Jo Ann Davis
September 25, 2008
Merle,
Forever, I will miss your friendship and your bag rubs. I can honestly say that you were the most selfless person I have ever met. You always wanted Marge to be taken care of no matter what the cost to you. If it made Marge happy and you had it in your power you found a way to make it happen. My friend could not have been more blessed than to have found and married you.
I will have a white russian for you my friend. God bless.
dan fenner
September 25, 2008
i knew of merle and his marge from my friend matt dow.And i also use two work with marge at cornell university
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