Charles H. Slater

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Tillman Funeral Home - West Palm Beach

2170 South Military Trail

West Palm Beach, Florida

Charles Slater Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

CHARLES H. SLATER Age 58 of West Palm Beach, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, September 12, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Bonnie; daughters, Angelia Jean Slater and Diana Denise Gonzalez both of West Palm Beach; son, Dustin Scott (Sara) Slater of Tallahassee; grandchildren, Tiffany Slater, Heather Slater, Matthew Soden and Amber Slater; brothers, Richard and Timmy Slater; sister, Elsie Dunlap, many brother and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will take place for Charles on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 8:00 PM at the TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2170 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach with Reverend Terry Townsend from the First Baptist Church of Wellington officiating. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 PM until the time of service. TILLMAN FUNERAL HOMEFAMILY OWNED & OPERATEDWEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Sep. 14, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Slater

12 Entries

Leslie Spranger

October 1, 2005

Dustin and Sara I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father I wish you all the best in this time of loss for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lesie and Austin Spranger

T.J. Callahan

September 23, 2005

To my second family who has always been there for me. I moved down to florida because me real mom didn't care about me and I didn't even or still don't know my dad. When I met my bro dustin I also met too wonderful people that was Henry&Bonnie. I called them mom&dad and they treated me like there own. Me and Dusty would go to his work,fish,spend all kinds of time with band but most of all each other.Dad if u can hear me I just want to say thanks for what u and mom did for me. And I still have the bowling ball me and dusty got 4 christmas. Dustin I know that dad is so proud of u and u will never let him down. I will love and miss him just as much as many people but he is not gone he is just waiting for us to meet with him again really soon.Thanks dad&mom for everything u and dusty have done for me and no matter what happens I will always be here for u as u was for me Love #2 son T.J.

Thomas Lumpkins

September 19, 2005

Harry was a very loving man,every time I would see him he would always greet me with pure joy he raised a great family and he will always be loved and missed by all who knew him

Ellis Lumpkins

September 18, 2005

My first introduction to Harry was when we met at a barbeque beef sandwich sale as part of a band fund raiser. Harry was already the leader of the function and working very hard at making it a success. Little did I know that he would become the father in-law to my daughter.

Later we would enjoy fishing trips together as well as long drives to visit each other at our respective homes. Even if Harry wasn't feeling well enough to go fishing or picnicing with us he would always meet us at the truck when we arrived at his house to hear of our adventures. I am so glad that Harry and Bonnie were able to travel to Chuluota to visit our family recently!

We will miss you Harry!

Lucas Roper

September 18, 2005

Slater Family,

My deepest sympathies and prayers goes out to you at this difficult time within your lives. The world has lost a truely great man, but he is no in a better place now. I only meet Mr. Slater a few times but the times I did meet him I learned a few important things from him. The most important thing I learned was how to love your family and friends. I seen that in the way him and Dustin got along and the things he did for Dustin. The second thing I learned was about cars, even though that was like speaking Greek to me, but I paid attention and absorbed his knowledge and wisedom.

Dustin, I am truely sorry for the lost of your father. I know how much he meant to you. And I want you to know that if you need anything I am and always will be here for you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lucas

Stephanie Craig

September 16, 2005

'Dad',

You were such a wonderful man and friend to both myself and especially my husband, Joe. You know he basically 'adopted' you as his Dad after the loss of his own father in 1998. Things have never been the same for Joe since then and I know Dustin will soon feel the aftershocks of what this can do to a son who is so attached to his father. Fortunatly, Dustin has a tight circle of friends that won't allow this to ruin his life, but will help to show him how much growth and knowledge can be obtained from knowing and experiencing life as you, his father did. Do me a favor and look down on Dustin every once in a while and let him know your there! I know that you will meet again! Joe will forever hold on to the memories of your 6 A.M. fishing trips. You didn't have to catch a thing...it didn't matter!

Bonnie,

My thoughts and prayers are most of all with you. I only wish that Joe and I experience even just half the love and devotion you and Charles shared. He was a wonderful man, husband and best friend and he will truly, truly be missed!

Peace to all of the family in this time of sorrow. Don't wollow in sadness, rather rejoice in a better place for such a courageous man!

We Love You All~

Stephanie, Joe, Colin and Emily Craig

Rose Mary McCoy

September 15, 2005

what can i say to my very best friend other than my heart goes out to you. We know that he is in heaven now and is in peace, you now have an angel watching over you and your family. I love you like a sister and I'm hear for you when you need me.

Roger & Connie Hyser

September 15, 2005

Bon-Bon & family...my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful partner, friend, father & husband. He was a very special man and will be missed greatly. If you need anything...please do not hesitate to let us know.

Beverly Lumpkins-Munn

September 15, 2005

Dear Slater family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful human being. My heart breaks at your loss. Mr. Slater was one of the nicest people that I've ever met. Even after not seeing him for years he still spoke to me as if I was a part of his day to day life or as if it was still 1994 I and I was still a kid he was a band parent to. I can see him in Dustin and the strength of character has added to my family so much by the impact it has made on Dustin as a person. Dustin, you are a wonderful father that I am so proud to say is the daddy of my niece. You gave your dad the greatest gift in the world by taking his example and growing to be such a wonderful husband to Sara and father to Amber. His spirit lives on in you. Bonnie, please accept my sincerest condolences and know that your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Beverly

Beverly Lumpkins-Munn (Canton, GA)

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Sara Slater

September 14, 2005

When I came into your family 10 years ago you welcomed me with open, loving arms. You accepted me as one of your own, and always made me feel special. I have so many precious memories of you, and I will cherish them forever. I will miss hearing the soft sound of your voice and the wisdom you passed down to every one of us. You are an angel in my eyes and I am so happy to have been blessed with such a caring, kind-hearted dad-in-law. I will miss you so very much, but I know you will always be right there beside us, both in spirit and in memory. I love you.

Love Always,

Your Sara Lee

Dustin Slater

September 14, 2005

Dad-

You were the greatest person that I ever knew. You taught me what it meant to be a man. I hope that one day I will become the father that you were to me in my children's eyes. Everything that I know and everything I am today is what you gave me. I hope you know that you were always in my thoughts and that you will always be in my toughts and prayers. I have never forgotten the times we shared together and I never will. You will always be right at my side, of course you always have been. You were always there when I needed you the most. I hope you know that I will always be there to take care of Mom when she needs me the most. I will love you always and forever.

Your loving son,

Dustin

Jenny Herrera

September 14, 2005

Aunt Bonnie, I am so sorry that you are going through this and I want you to know that I am always here for you.You will be in my prayers and thoughts always. Love Ya,Jenny

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