of New Blaine, AR
September 9, 1928 - October 20, 2013
William ''Cigar Bill'' Slaten, 85 of New Blaine, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Paris. He was born on September 9, 1928 in Crosby, Arkansas to his parents, William Wesley and Olive Pearl (Cook) Slaten. He served in the United States Air Force as an airplane engine mechanic. After he was discharged he worked as a sewing machine mechanic for many years and was a member of the New Blaine VFW Outpost 8383.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Olive Slaten and Two sisters, Katherine Murphy and Estelle Slaten.
He is survived by his daughters, Carla Burnett of Arkansas and Rhoda Reves of Oklahoma; sons, Wesley Slaten of New Blaine and Johnny Slaten of Paris; sister, Emma Lea Blackwood of Tuckerman, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Tyson, Dillion and Jessica and one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
A burial committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 25, 2013 at New Hope Cemetery near Searcy, Arkansas under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jiggs and Margie Garrison
He will be missed by many, are thoughts and prayers for your family... Thomas and Mary Kirkwood
We have known "Cigar" for a number of years down at the lake. We have a trailer by the brown store at Lake View Camping Sites. We have shared many fishing stories with him over the open camping fire. He would often stop by and share his and Lauren's latest ventures. We would pass them as we would travel through the Narrows on our way to our next spot. He was a funny little man and a good friend. Down at the lake and the Bucket he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and your family during this time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Neal and Tammy Wade