Aunt Mary
Timothy “Dwayne” Slaughter, 35, passed away at his home in Creedmoor on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
Tim was a devoted father, husband, son, and brother. He is survived by his wife, Ashley, son, Justin; his parents, Stan and Debbie Slaughter of Roxboro; his sister Amy (David) Thorneloe of Weaverville; his mother and father-in-law Vicki and Al Daughtridge; grandfather Elmo Slaughter of Roxboro; grandmother Mary Ellis of Pine Level; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and adopted brother Pat Skipper.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Slaughter and grandfather, Donnie Ellis.
Tim was born in Durham on September 3, 1978, and grew up in Raleigh, where he graduated from Leesville Road High School. He graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College in 1999. Tim was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant and serving overseas in Iraq. He continued his service to the United States as a shop foreman at Butner Federal Correctional Institution. He was a member of the Maltese Knights Motorcycle Club in El Paso, Texas. He was a charter member of the Falls Lake Academy school board in Creedmoor and was excited about overseeing the construction of the new building. He was a former captain of Stony Hill Fire Department in Wake Forest, NC, and a little league baseball coach with the South Granville Athletic Association.
Funeral services will be conducted at Eakes Funeral Home Chapel in Creedmoor on Saturday, February 8th at 11:00am, with visitation on Friday from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. Pallbearers will be Joe Metcalf, Joeyo House, Bryan Dillard, AC Rich, Mason Dorsett, and Andrew Patterson.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Tim Slaughter Memorial Fund at Falls Lake Academy, 1701 E. Lyon Station Road, Creedmoor, NC 27522.
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Foster and Jane Boyd
It was an honor to know Tim and work with him at Stony Hill Fire Department. Tim was an honorable man, who always kept his word. I could always count on Tim to follow through. I never doubted, Tim would always have my back. It just the kind of man he was.
Tim's incredible love and devotion for you; Ashley and Justin was heartwarming, to say the least. Tim exhibited his feeling for you both with great pride! Tim was very quiet man most the time. However, I can tell you the "Greatest Loves of his Life" were You, Justin and riding his motorcycle!
Tim will be greatly missed by many. He was a good man. I salute Tim for his dedicated service within our military. The sacrifices he made in order to protect our country, do not go unappreciated! I also thank Tim for his time, dedication and the sacrifices he made, while serving as a fire fighter.
Ashley, I must thank you as well! For standing by his side and even getting involved yourself. It's not always easy being married to a FF. It takes a special kind of person to support and understand "the calling" which lives within your "fire fighter" spouse...
I pray you may find some comfort in the difficult days to come, knowing; Tim is now "Safely Home" in Heaven. Tim will always be with You and Justin. Tim's love and the "Hearts Prints" he left behind, will forever live on within both your hearts. You are in My thoughts and Prayers, now and Always... ♡
Laura
"SAFETY HOME"
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus’ land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come...
Aaron Payne and family
Senior Officer Specialist/Case Manager
Ralph.
Love, Michele
With love,
Carla
Know you are in my prayers and heart.
Love you all
Mary
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Aunt Mary
Foster and Jane Boyd
It was an honor to know Tim and work with him at Stony Hill Fire Department. Tim was an honorable man, who always kept his word. I could always count on Tim to follow through. I never doubted, Tim would always have my back. It just the kind of man he was.
Tim's incredible love and devotion for you; Ashley and Justin was heartwarming, to say the least. Tim exhibited his feeling for you both with great pride! Tim was very quiet man most the time. However, I can tell you the "Greatest Loves of his Life" were You, Justin and riding his motorcycle!
Tim will be greatly missed by many. He was a good man. I salute Tim for his dedicated service within our military. The sacrifices he made in order to protect our country, do not go unappreciated! I also thank Tim for his time, dedication and the sacrifices he made, while serving as a fire fighter.
Ashley, I must thank you as well! For standing by his side and even getting involved yourself. It's not always easy being married to a FF. It takes a special kind of person to support and understand "the calling" which lives within your "fire fighter" spouse...
I pray you may find some comfort in the difficult days to come, knowing; Tim is now "Safely Home" in Heaven. Tim will always be with You and Justin. Tim's love and the "Hearts Prints" he left behind, will forever live on within both your hearts. You are in My thoughts and Prayers, now and Always... ♡
Laura
"SAFETY HOME"
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus’ love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus’ arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth’s shadows,
Pray to trust our Father’s will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus’ land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come...