Leroy Slaughter was born in Waco, Tx to Jobie and Amie Talton Slaughter on August 21, 1926.
He was educated in the Waco Public Schools and graduated from A.J. Moore High School. He also attended Paul Quinn College, Waco campus.
Leroy served in the United States Army during the WW ll era and was honorably discharged in 1946. He retired from the United Postal Service. For recreation, he enjoyed watching college and professional sports which included football and basketball. He also liked the great outdoors; fishing and hunting especially during deer season.
Mr. Slaughter was a devoted Christian, who spent his early years as a member of the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church. Later in life, he joined with Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and Trustee. He also sang in the Male Chorus. Dr. Jimmy D. Hunter, Pastor.
Preceding Leroy in death were his parents, step-mother Rosie Lee, two sisters, Joe B. and Elizabeth: six brothers, Marion, Bennie, Johnny, Newton, Joe Lewis, and Jobie Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory, Rosa his devoted wife of 45 years, a daughter, Ella H. and a step-daughter, Marcella W. Three grandchildren, Dwana (D'Arda) McKinney; Duane (Theresa) of Rowlett; Charles of Dallas; and seven great- grandchildren.
He also leaves eight siblings, Amy W. Houston, Emma Lee . and Opal K. of Kansas City, Mo.; Rosie H.(Nathaniel) and Katy S. of Waco; Edward (Norma) and Williams (Linda) of Warner Robbins, Ga.; Florence W. of Prosper; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Gone but never forgotten, I love you, Dad.
-Ella