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1924
DIED
2008
George Slaughter Obituary
Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas.
Memorials: If desired, donations may be made to Baylor Health Care System Foundation, 3600 Gaston Ave., Barnett Tower, Ste. 100, Dallas, Texas 75246, or to your favorite charity.
Mr. Slaughter was born March 30, 1924, in Roswell, N.M., to Janice W. and George M. Slaughter.
His basic education included Roswell High School and New Mexico Military Institute. Upon completion in 1944, George entered the U.S. Army in World War II, where he was awarded two Bronze Stars as a unit commander with the 2nd Armored Division under Gen. Patton during the Battle of the Bulge. Upon discharge, he received the Presidential Unit Citation. In the years following the war, he married the late Betty Zachary Slaughter of Fort Worth and raised four children. During that time, he received his degree in animal husbandry at Colorado A&M, worked the family ranch in New Mexico and later the family farms in the Texas South Plains near Morton and Levelland.
After moving to Fort Worth in the 1950s, he worked for his father-in-law at Penrose Production Co., then beginning in the 1960s he embarked on several entrepreneurial ventures. He founded Advanced Stereo Systems, becoming the first distributor of auto stereos in the Southwest, and later helped start one of the first executive transport companies in Texas after converting a Greyhound bus into a luxury RV known as "Thunderball." A supporter of ranching heritage projects, last year he received the Golden Spur Award from the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock.
Survivors: His loving wife of 39 years, Betty Nichols Freeman Slaughter of Dallas, with whom he shared many interests including golf, travel and southwest art; brothers, Don W. Slaughter of Roswell, N.M., and Tom V. Slaughter and wife, Jackie, of Florida; children, George M. Slaughter IV of Weatherford, J. Mack Slaughter and wife, Marti, of Fort Worth, Cynthia Slaughter Pattison of Victoria, British Columbia, and Fort Worth, and Robert H. Slaughter of Tivoli; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Robert Freeman and wife, Carol, Dr. Candace McDaniel and husband, Reg, and James Freeman; seven stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Slaughter
Laurie Bond
January 13, 2009
To the Slaughter Family: I was so sorry to hear about King George. I feel honored to have been able to call him my father in law. I would like for each of you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Family is a precious gift and I truly enjoyed being part of yours.
Brenda and OZ Helmer
January 7, 2009
Dear JMack ... "that which we lose, we mourn ... but must rejoice that we have ever had" - CJ Wells ... may fond memories of your Dad remain always near and dear to your heart ... you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers ... Brenda and OZ Helmer
Roger Tate
January 5, 2009
Dear Cynthia, Bob, JMack and George IV, my wife Sue & I offer our most profound condolences for a very kind man, very dear to our hearts. Thank God that our paths crossed this past year. God bless you & give you strength.
Suzanne Wilemon
January 2, 2009
Cynthia, I'm so sorry about your dad. May God give you and your family His comfort. You're in my prayers.
June K Garrison-Carruth
December 31, 2008
I have such good memories of your Dad, as I have of each of you. Time may get away from us and we may not see one another that often. Friends are for always and they care about what happens to each other. My heart goes out to each of you and my prayers. As Always, JuneK
Morgan Barg
December 31, 2008
I have a lot of great memories with King George including our visits to the house in Pendaries where I learned to play golf, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery, squirrels, humming birds and had warm fires after playing in the snow or skiing. I also remember all the wonderful Christmas, Thankgiving and Easter holidays the families shared at the house in Grand Prairie watching football in the garden room, good food and listening to the talent of J Mac and his children. I will always remember how King George adored Queenie, my Grandmother. He is missed by me and my family and is a part of many happy childhood and early adulthood memories.
Step-Grandaughter, Morgan, named after King George
(Candace's oldest daughter)
Justin Slaughter
December 31, 2008
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord
Eve Slaughter
December 31, 2008
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are watching.
Becky Cozby Davis
December 31, 2008
Dear Bobby....
Today I am remembering your dad's smile and warm laugh that he shared with the Cozby kids so long ago....I am also remembering a very specific time that I saw you after my dad died. You asked how Al was doing and then so apologetically expressed your thoughts when I told you that he had died. Your words were so genuine and really impacted me that day...thank you...I know you will miss your father all the days of your life, as I still miss mine, too. Hope all is well in Tivoli. Is that in NY or Italy?
Sharon Chester Walters
December 31, 2008
Tenderly may time heal your sorrow
Gently may friends and family ease your pain
Softly may peace replace heartache
And may beautiful memories remain and give you strength at this difficult time
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