Milton Julius Slavik, 88, passed away on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. He was born on Dec. 3, 1929 in Victoria to Lad and Ida Slavik. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict as a helmsman aboard the U.S.S. Salisbury Sound. Milton retired after a lengthy career at Alcoa. He was a faithful member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his sister, Edna Zirkle (Robert) of Haughton, Louisiana; daughters, Jeannie Dodds (Ronnie) of Kyle, and Barbara Kline of Burnet; sons, Bud Hankins (Linda), Allen Slavik (Karol), and Coy Slavik (Ofemia), all of Victoria; grandchildren Tisha Storm, Thad Dodds, Wendy Ward, Dayne Kline, Holly Lucas, Jason Hankins, Ashlee Seale, Tabitha Harryman, Chris Slavik, Sarah Warner, Hannah Suber, and Caleb Slavik; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Fleta Slavik; brother, Herbert Slavik; and grandson, Chad Slavik.
Milton was an avid sports fan and loved to travel. He never missed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns, and often bragged about setting foot in every state except one - Delaware. Milton also enjoyed playing dominos, polka dancing, and serving in his church.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels, 3304 E. Mockingbird Lane in Victoria. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 4102 N. Ben Jordan Street in Victoria, with Rev. Ray Hagan officiating. Burial with full military honors under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8919 U.S. Highway 87 in Victoria.
Pallbearers will be sons, Bud Hankins, Allen Slavik and Coy Slavik; and grandsons, Jason Hankins, Chris Slavik and Caleb Slavik. Honorary pallbearer will be his deceased grandson, Chad Slavik.
Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church or Hospice of South Texas.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
