He is survived by his wife Patricia Taylor Slater. Two daughters: Stephanie and Iradell Slater both of Edmonton. Four grandchildren: Frank and Allen Jones both of Edmonton; Amista Slater and Keith Slater also of Edmonton. One great grand daughter Presley Lou Jones. Two brothers: Gene (Jan) Slater of Edmonton and Herbie Slater of Florida. One sister Christine (Greg) Phillips of Jackson, Tennessee.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters. Linda Eldridge and Brenda Pittman.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Slater Family Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Friday until service time.