of Gassville, AR

May 13, 1938 - August 15, 2023

Richard Alphonse Slagle, 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away on August 15, 2023 in Mountain Home at the Hospice House.
Richard was born to Donald and Mildred Slagle on May 13, 1938 in Ventura, California. He was a talented and skillful man and was most proud of his military service and learning to fly planes. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, where he worked on aircraft, spent time as a security analyst and worked in the hospital emergency room as a physician's assistant. After retiring he worked on Air Force One for 28 years.
Richard is survived by his wife, Joan and six children, Richard, Neil, Stephen, Salina, Kellen, Christina and a special foreign exchange student, Maria Fernanda. He is also survived by his brother, John Slagle,and his wife, Julie. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Mildred and a brother, Donald Slagle Jr.
Aside from his love for flying, Richard loved his devoted wife and children. He was proud of his children's accomplishments and would boast to his friends about their achievements. He was honored to be a member of the Knights of Columbus and a devotee of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and our Lady of Fatima and he will be truly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Hospice of the Ozarks in Richard's name.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com