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CARL SLUSHER Obituary

CARL A. SLUSHER SR., 76, of Tyler, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at East Texas Medical Center, Tyler. Born Aug. 21, 1935, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Wiley and Elinor Jane Folwer Slusher. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict, and attained the rank of Private 2nd Class. He worked his life as a trucker for Graves Trucking, Towne Air Freight, and finally retired as an independent owner/operator. He married Mary Louise Place in 1992 and together they spent the next 18 years living a lifetime of memories and raising a family. He was a member of the American Legion in Tyler, the HOBO CB Club of Fort Wayne, and the East Lake Baptist Church, Teaselville, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Carl Arthur Slusher Jr. of Fort Wayne; sister, Shirley Eileen Price of Bullard; stepson, Lawrence Jay Reed of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandson, Cameron Slusher of Fort Wayne; stepchildren, Jerry (Karen) Wylds and Ronald (Linda) Wylds; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Lena Sprayberry Slusher; brother, Robert Hartman Slusher; sister, Verna Ann Troyer; and stepdaughter, Linda Wylds. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation from noon to 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow service in Lindenwood Cemetery with Bob Bunn, Dick Byers, Erich East, David Fhalsing, Paul Salas, Ollie Snider, Lonnie Wasson, Jerry Wylds, and Ronny Wylds serving as honorary pallbearers. To leave on line condolences, please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 8, 2011.

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Kelly Wood

November 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Cameron Slusher

November 21, 2011

I love and miss you grandpa not a day goes by with out thinking about you

Sheena Bass

November 15, 2011

Our condolences to the extended family and most particularly to Mary.
Paul and Sheena Bass

Kathy Mildred

November 10, 2011

Mary,
I am so sorry to read about your husband.
I could not come to see you at the funeral home, I had another appointment.
I wish you the best.
You are a special and strong lady.
If you need to talk sometime, just e-mail at [email protected].
Kathy Mildred

Cindy Wigent-Oyer

November 9, 2011

Mr. Slusher lived across the street from me growing up in Avalon. He would also soak me with the hose when he was outside. It didn't matter if I was coming or going he would do it. God Bless you Mr Slusher... Thoughts and Prayers for the family.

Stephen Vroom

November 8, 2011

You will be missed. I wish that I could be there for the family. But I'M going hunting in missouri and will be out of town. Love all Stepen and Debbie Vroom

YOGI ELWARD

November 8, 2011

Ive known carl my hole life! The love of a lost one so close to the heart is sad sad thing, So, remember the good stuff!!!!!!! CARL YOU WILL BE TRUELY MISSED LOVE YOGI ELWARD & FAMILY

Gladys Wall

November 8, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kathleen Early

November 8, 2011

Louise, sorry to hear of Carl's passing.I met Carl through you and your father Larry at the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center. Carl always made me laugh with his jokes. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences.

sarah spillers

November 6, 2011

i met todd about 12 years ago working at powers hamburgers one of todds spots in fort wayne, he was a big joker and on my first day there my co-worker said get him before he got you, well i got him i poured hot water instead of coffee in his thermos he put his cream and sugar in stirred it up and left. the next day he came in went to pour yesterdays coffee out and then seen it was just hot water, lol, after that todd and me became buddies, after he moved to texas he would always come see us at powers whenever he came to town i'm so glad i got to see todd this past november when he came in. i will never forgot him he was a great man and could always make me smile even when i was having the worst days.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all carl cameron mary, may the memories you have help to mend your broken hearts one day he is gone but never forgotten. R.I.P todd i will miss you

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