Dr. Gene Watts Slagle

Dr. Gene Watts Slagle

Gene Slagle Obituary

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Dr. Slagle was born on October 7, 1922 and passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Dr. Slagle was a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana at the time of passing. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Oklahoma University School of Medicine in 1947. Gene then began General Practice in Holdenville, OK for two years before being called to serve his country in the United States Navy Medical Corps. A Memorial Service to celebrate his remarkable 96 years of life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2019, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Shreveport, LA. Inurnment will be held at The Garden at St. Paul's. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 275 Southfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71105, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

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February 20, 2019

Ed & Marlyn Monette posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2019

Ray Holloway posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2019

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud posted to the memorial.

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Ed & Marlyn Monette

February 20, 2019

Will miss my usher partner of years past. Seems a short time ago we celebrated your 90th at East Ridge. Love And prayers to the family for your loss.

Ray Holloway

February 17, 2019

My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Slagle's family and friends. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

February 17, 2019

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Gene Watts Slagle, MD our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Dr. Slagle. To Dr. Slagle it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps and later as a Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Slagle, we commend you for your honorable military and medical service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 177 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Dr. Slagle's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Ranny Griffin, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

February 17, 2019

To the Slagle family we would truly like to offer our sincere condolences to you for the loss of your dad, and to thank you for his many years of loving, thoughtful service to the communities in which he tirelessly served. Thanks also to Lynda for the loving example she set in unselfishly caring for your parents. One in which we all can learn from and imitate. May the God who comforts all, be with you all now, and in the many days to come.

W.E. S.L.
Ohio

Kate Young

February 17, 2019

Dear Scott and Lynda,Dr. Slagle was a gifted surgeon and amazing man. I have great respect for him. As a young nurse, I learned a lot from him.He had high expectations for the care of his surgical patients.He enjoyed travel and as well you know could tell you several ways to get somewhere. He will always hold a special place in my heart and will be missed. May God Bless you and your families.Kate Young

February 16, 2019

Lynda,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Cherry (Sinor) Butler

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February 20, 2019

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