John Sledge Obituary
Burial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in New Harp Cemetery located in the New Harp Community in Montague County.
The Rev. Sam Campbell will officiate, assisted by Brother Sonny Cole.
The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Rosser Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers will be Wesley H. “Pecos” Martin, Jimmy Campbell, David Harris, Bobby Bowen, Danny Bowen, Tim Kirkpatrick and David George.
Honorary pallbearers are John Ward, Don Brown, Hubert Nickell, Lonnie Gossett, Tim House, Glen Roof Jr., Rodney Packwood, Jeff England, Doyle Taylor, Ed Wilson, Dale Robertson, Howie Clark, Rick Wood, George Starosta, Bennett “Doc” Graves, R.C. McFall, Lloyd Harper, Lonnie Ray Gossett, Steven Jones, Chris Snider, Gene Rosser, Monty Rosser, Stacy Rosser, Perry Rosser, Scott Rosser, Lance Rosser, Eddie Saylors, Benny Johnson and all former employees of Cleburne Ford.
John passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in Cleburne, Texas. He was born Jan. 30, 1929, in New Harp, Texas, to John Presley Sledge and Ruth King Sledge. John served his country in the U.S. Army.
He married Jane Brogdon on June 6, 1958, in Bowie, Texas. John owned and operated Cleburne Ford for 32 years. He was a member of the National Automobile Dealer Association, Ford Dealers Advertising and the First United Methodist Church.
John was a long time member of Nolan River Country Club where he enjoyed his many friendships and was an avid golfer. Big John will always be remembered but especially for his story telling.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Sledge of Cleburne; son, John Dee Sledge and wife, Rhonda, of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; daughter, Julie Roberts and husband, David, of Cleburne; and grandchildren, Chelsea Salomone and husband, Nick, of Keller, John Garrett Sledge of Fort Worth and Katie Roberts of Cleburne.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.
Condolence may be e-mailed to the family at [email protected].
Rosser Funeral Home
1664 W. Henderson St.
Cleburne, TX 76033
817-641-4800
www.rosserfuneralhome.net
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Marylou Bowen
September 26, 2008
Dear Jane, John Dee and Julie and families,
I was so sorry to hear about John. I will always hold all of you so dear in my heart! What fun times I remember with you, and I can just hear John laughing. He and Leon will now be telling jokes non-stop in Heaven.
Love you all,
Marylou Bowen
Donna Wells
September 26, 2008
D ear Sledge Family, it's my prayer that God will wrap his loving arms around you during this time. Greg, Laurie and I always enjoyed our visits. We bought our first car from John back in 1960, and enjoyed a long friendship for many years.
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Dan & Brenda Campbell
September 26, 2008
Jane, John Dee, Julie
I am so sorry to read about Big John our throught and prayers are with you. We throught alot about him and you guys. We love you all. Dan worked for him at Cleburne Ford and John Dee came to our house when we had a volleyball games . Ha John Dee let me know where to send it and i will make you my BUTTER ROLL. I remember the time i did and i made one just for you to eat by your self. I hope you did not get sick on it. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you guys. love you all Dan and Brenda Campbell
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Bob and Sally Hearn
September 26, 2008
Dear Sweet Friends,
We just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about Big John. What a priviledge to have known such a great man! I know you have wonderful memories to hold on to in the days ahead. We miss you and hope to see you soon.
We love you!
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Carol Thomas
September 25, 2008
Jane I will always think of you and Durwood as family. Love you, Carol Ann
Letha Carmichall
September 25, 2008
Jane, John Dee, & Julie - I just want you to know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. They just don't make them anymore like your dad or mine. I am so blessed we had them in our lives and just knowing what a wonderful good man he was may you find peace. The days ahead are so hard. If I can do anything to help let me know. Your dad was one of the funniest people and had the biggest heart and will be missed by all. Hugs to all - Letha Carmichall
Larry and Jodie Hart
September 25, 2008
John really was a "Big" man in so many ways. He was kind hearted, yet stood up for his values so well. He was always quick to help someone if they needed that help, and the stories he could tell, and loved to tell, to all that would listen. He was a man to be honored, and respected, and he was by so many. My heart goes out to Jane, Julie, John D. and all of his family. Big John will be missed by so many. May the Good Lord Help you through this loss knowing that John was loved by so many who called him a true friend. God Bless You.
James McGehee
September 25, 2008
John was a great man and a part of my childhood. I remember vividly running around the Ford House and riding in a golf cart with my dad as he and John played. I bought my first new truck from John, and because of him i am a lifetime "Ford Man". My thoughts are with Jane,John Dee, and Julie and their families.
Ray and Ellen Triplett
September 24, 2008
To John, Julie and Sledge Family. John will be missed very much. Myself and my father played golf with John and did business with John. John was a very good person to us and everyone he knew. May God Bless you during this time and give you the comfort that passes all understanding.
Jeff Ricketts
September 24, 2008
Julie and John Dee,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your father was a very kind man and will be missed.
Kyle Triplett
September 24, 2008
I am sorry to hear about John. John was a great person to play golf with and to do business with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless and Comfort You1
Cindia Golding
September 24, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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