Jessie Lynn Slaughter
Jessie Slaughter Obituary
Jessie Lynn Slaughter, 73, of Armorel passed away Saturday, May 9th, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born in Henning Tennessee on January 13, 1947 to Arch Gilbert “Buster” Slaughter and Allie Pauline Cotton Slaughter. He attended high school in Osceola Arkansas. He accepted a position at Nibco and was employed there for over 25 years.
Jessie was an active family man and a loving father. He was always present for his children’s activities, baseball in particular, and could be found at every game regardless of any personal ailments he faced. Friends of his children have described Jessie as a father figure to them as well.
He was a social, friendly man, active in his church for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He also loved watching little league baseball and softball on TV when he wasn’t able to attend the sporting events. He will always be remembered as a loving person. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Leo Slaughter, Sam Slaughter, twins Bill and Willis Slaughter, and Everett Slaughter; and one sister, Francis Slaughter Ballard.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Tubbs Slaughter, of the home;
Two sons: Jeremy Slaughter of Armorel and Justin Slaughter of Ash Flat;
Grandchildren: Austyn Slaughter, Raven Slaughter, Zachary Slaughter, Bentley Slaughter, Owen Slaughter, Adaleigh Slaughter, Ace Allen, and Aiden Allen;
One brother, Ricky Slaughter of Blytheville;
Good friends: Betty and Wilmot Raulerson, and John Ashabranner;
Several special nieces and nephews;
And other family and friends that will miss him dearly.
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SERVICES Visitation
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Armorel Baptist Church 4523 State Hwy 137 Spur Armorel, Arkansas 72315
Memorial Service
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Armorel Baptist Church 4523 State Hwy 137 Spur Armorel, Arkansas 72315
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