Joseph Eugene Slaughter, SR, 96, of Brunswick, Georgia passed away March 16, 2018 at the Hospice of the Golden Isles. Mr. Slaughter was born January 21, 1922 in Calvary, Georgia to the late William Henry Slaughter and the late Edna Stephens Slaughter. Mr. Slaughter had been a resident of Glynn County for the past 91 years. He was a 1941 graduate of Glynn Academy. Mr. Slaughter was employed with Brunswick Pulp and Paper from where he retired in 1984. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He also served in the Georgia National Guard upon retiring after 20 years of service. Mr. Slaughter was a member of the Ocean Lodge #214, F.& A.M. for over 60 years, member of Brunswick Chapter #66, R.A.M., Ballard Council #16, R. & S.M., St. Elmo Commandery #21, K.T. , and the Alee Temple. He was also a oldest member of Arco United Methodist Church in Brunswick.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Slaughter was preceded in death by his sister Julia Howell.
He is survived by his wife Betty Slaughter of Brunswick, GA; Daughter Sharon Krauss and husband Ron of Brunswick, GA; Sons Joey Slaughter and wife Peggy of Brunswick, GA, Bill Slaughter and wife Fran of Brunswick, GA and James Slaughter and wife Donna of Asheboro, N.C; Sisters, Lucille Drury of Brunswick, GA, Gertrude Roberts and Mary Anglin both of Jesup, GA; 13 grandchildren,25 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Reverend Wesley Deverger officiating. Interment will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Mausoleum with Military Honors and Masonic Honors
Serving as active pallbearers will be Red Roberts, Mark Fried, Scott Brandies, Andy Riggs, Todd Holder, and Todd Rossi.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of ARCO United Methodist Church, Willie and Betty Simpson, Tom Boy Garris, Arnold Adcock, Capt. Gary Altman, Dennis Lewis, Richard Gibbs, and Members of Ocean Lodge #214.
The family request memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles 1692 Glynco Parkway Brunswick, GA 31525 or to ARCO Methodist Church 3820 Ross Road Brunswick, GA 31520, or the Masonic Home of Georgia, Macon Ga.
Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, Georgia.
