Robert David Slaughter Jr.

There will always be a noticeable absence at every family gathering. Robert always brought laughter and life into a room. I pray he knew what an important part he had in the lives around him. He was a giver and never held back. Love you always!!

Had 10 years really passed without my big brother? I think of all the times I have wanted to talk with him during those years and feeling he should be there. His sense of fun, his laugh, the twinkle in his eye when he was telling a story, his devotion to those he loved are all missed. I will love him and remember him each and every day of my life.

It doesn't seem possible that Robert has been gone 5 years. It seems like a lifetime and just like yesterday all at the same time. The absence has not lessened the love and wonderful memories tied to my sweet brother. He would be so proud of his three children and how they are always there for Sylvia and he would be so proud of Sylvia for continuing to laugh with and love those around her just as they did together. I look forward to hearing that booming laugh again. Love you always - Miriam

Da, I was working with my class yesterday on defining who they would consider to be the best literary character that is a model for us all. The person they decided to portray was Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. The ideas they came up with were:

A man who lives with integrity every day.
A man who does the job no one else wants to do.
A man who believes the most important form of courage is moral courage.
A man who lives with quiet dignity.
A man who believes that...

I remember wonderful childhood visits with Aunt Mozell and Uncle Robert in Ft. Worth and DeLeon. A lot of those memories involved Robert, Sylvia and their children. I thought of Bobby more as an Uncle than a cousin...his laugh and sense of humor were infectious! May God be with him and all the Slaughter family during this time...Love to you all!

Dearest Robert,
We have so many fun memories of time spent together in the past with Jimmy and me. I will always remember you fondly, your smile, your laughter and good times together for many years:)

I have so many happy memories of visiting with Aunt Mozell and Uncle Robert as a child. My father John Slaughter and our family visited often in Deleon, Texas. I really remember my cousins Kathy and Bobbie in our visits. May the joy of our risen savior console all of Bobbie's family.

Every memory I have of family get togethers includes my Uncle Robert, who as my husband so lovingly said days ago, "could talk with anybody about anything and make you feel comfortable". I was always greeted with a smile, a hug and an enthusiastic "well, hi!" that echoed the warmth of my grandmothers voice that met me each time I walked into her home. He never had a cross word to say and he truly cherished his moments with family. Even now, its so hard to think of Aunt Sylvia without Uncle...