WESTFIELD – Robert Lee Slaughter Sr., 72, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Palmetta, Georgia on September 6, 1941 to Paul and Willie (Henry) Slaughter.
He lived in Georgia until the age of 9 and moved to Michigan until 1972. He then moved to Ohio until 1979 and has been a resident of Westfield for the past 34 years. Robert received a bachelor of science in business from Indiana University. He received a master of business administration from Baldwin Wallace College. He enjoyed sports and music, was a member of the Central Baptist Church and sang in the church choir.
He leaves his wife, Juanita D. (Brann) Slaughter; his son, Robert Lee Slaughter Jr.; his daughters, Evangiline , Tammy and Angela Slaughter; his grandchildren, Samuel, Lawrence and Ceciel Slaughter and Shaun Okeefe. Robert also leaves his sisters, Lula Jones and Martha Young; his brothers, Ned and Harry Slaughter and was predeceased by a brother, Paul Slaughter.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. in the Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held in the Church Wednesday morning prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 115 Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
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