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John Slape Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Muriel Slape; stepson, Stephen Kaufmann, and step granddaughter, Lolo Kaufmann.
John is survived by his wife, Debbie Slape; daughter, Jessica Lee and husband Chris of Rogers, Arkansas; grandchildren, Ashyln, Garrett, Jagger and River Lee; stepson, Bryan Eliason and wife Teresa of Springfield, Missouri; brother, Mickey Slape and wife Shelley of Fayetteville; sisters, Kay Meyer and husband Dr. Michael Meyer of West Fork, Arkansas, Sandra Jean Crane and husband Dick of Payson, Arizona, and Clara Blackwell and husband Walter of Decatur, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Fayetteville National Cemetery. To leave a tribute, please visit https://www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Cremation arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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