Russell Slayton, 99, of Lafayette died at 2:32 am, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at The Springs at Lafayette. He was born November 13, 1917 in Prairie Township to the late Amos and Louise (Summers) Slayton. He graduated from Round Grove High School. He married Jean Kerkhoff on February 20, 1943 in Wolcott and she precededContinue Reading
Russell Slayton, 99, of Lafayette died at 2:32 am, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at The Springs at Lafayette.
He was born November 13, 1917 in Prairie Township to the late Amos and Louise (Summers) Slayton. He graduated from Round Grove High School. He married Jean Kerkhoff on February 20, 1943 in Wolcott and she preceded him in death just a few weeks ago on 12/07/2016. They had been married 73 years. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ.
Russell was a farmer all of his life who had seen many changes in farming, he has planted with a horse drawn planter and has driven a large John Deere with auto steer. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and traveling. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, and the Men’s Fellowship at Immanuel Church of Christ.
He is survived by his 3 children, Linda (Jim) Pendleton of Romney, Edward (Mary) Slayton of West Lafayette, Kenneth (Ginny) Slayton of Evans, GA; 5 grandchildren, Kevin (Rhonda) Pendleton, Deb (Bruce) Benedict-Graham, Jerame Slayton, Alicia (Peter) Osborn, Tiffany (Bill) Nole; 9 great grandchildren; 2 sister’s, Gladys Hodge of West Lafayette and Betty (Roscoe) Deckard of Brookston.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jean and his parents.
Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 22 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.
Services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, December 23 at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. T.J. Jenney of Immanuel United Church of Christ officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Russell’s name may be given to the American Diabetes Association or Immanuel United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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