Funeral Services for SGM (Ret.) Paul Edward Slicker, 68, of Copperas Cove, will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Copperas Cove with burial at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Paul passed away peacefully at home on May, 14, 2018, with his wife of 41 years holding his hand. He was born February 18, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He served in the United States Army for 24 years, after being drafted in 1967. Duty Stations included Vicenza, Italy, Vietnam, Ft. Knox, KY, Heidelberg and Erlangen, Germany and Fort Worth, Texas where he retired in 1991. While serving in the Army, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal, along with several other medals and awards.
Paul worked in Iraq as the HSE Manager from 2004 to 2016, for Halliburton, KBR and Pernix. He was an avid horse enthusiast, lifetime member of AQHA, and an outstanding husband, father and grampa.
Paul is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Paul II; daughter in law, Heather; and only grandchild, Lexi Grace (Fruit).
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM Friday, May 18, 2018, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, which is in charge of the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Ludington Area Catholic School, ATTN: Fran Boehnlein, 700 E. Bryant Road, Ludington, MI 49431.
