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Kenneth Slusser Obituary
SALISBURY - Kenneth Paxton Slusser, Jr. Ret. Major, 82, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks.
Born Friday, March 14, 1930, in Richmond, Va., he was the son of the late Kenneth P. Slusser, Sr. and Helen Nora Slusser.
After graduating high school in New Jersey in 1947, he joined the United States Air Force. He attended Officer Candidate School at Lackland AFB in Lackland, Tex., and went on to serve his country for 21 years. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Major on Dec. 31, 1968.
After his retirement Kenneth was a private business owner. He was of the Lutheran faith and very active in his church in Panama City, Fla.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Nancy Ann Wilbur Slusser on Feb. 27, 1999 (they were married Sept. 9, 1951); son Kurt Slusser; and brother Mike Slusser.
Those left to cherish his memory are son Mark Slusser and wife Victoria of Salisbury; grandson Jason Slusser and wife Kim and great-granddaughters Caitlyn and Alayna; granddaughter Lora Griffin and husband Nathan and great-granddaughter Madalinn; grandson Kyle Slusser, all of Salisbury; and brothers and sisters Earl Hall, Ron Slusser, Sylvia McMahon, Mary Soriero, Barbara Walsh and David Slusser.
Service: The family will hold a service at later date in Panama City, Fla.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Slusser family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Herb & Diane Pangle
January 17, 2013
Ken and I attended Officer Candidate School together in 1954 and have seen each other since at class reunions. He was a fine gentleman and a dedicated Air Force officer. Our deepest sympathy to his family. May GOD continue to bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
January 16, 2013
Remember when your Dad came to Germany to visit you? Had a great time with him. Prayers for you and the family. Love to all Dan and Barb Salisbury
David Phan
January 8, 2013
Granpa Slusser, im going to miss you very much. i will never forget the morning we watched the movie easyrider together. and the great stories. godbless the slusser clan.
January 5, 2013
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to a Charity Ken supported: Communities In Schools of Rowan County at 204 E. Innes Street Suite 240 Salisbury, NC 28144
Jerry & Ola Pridgen
January 5, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 5, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
dana flynn
January 5, 2013
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please express my sympathies to all your family. I know you will miss him terribly. So glad you were able to spend so much time with him in his final days. Sending prayers your way. Love, Dana
Vicky
January 5, 2013
We were so honored to have Dad live with us and get to know him even better than before. We will miss your stories and the fact you loved everything I cooked. We love you.
Michele Hau
January 3, 2013
April and I send our Love and Prayers. I enjoyed knowing your Dad, Mark. Very admirable man.
Karen Henderson
January 1, 2013
Uncle Ken, You will live forever in my fond memories and in my heart. You will be greatly missed. With all my love... Karen
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