Terry Lynn Slade, 65, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2013 in Georgetown, Texas. Terry was born on March 15, 1948 in Austin, Texas to Raymond (Sr.) and Betty Slade. He graduated in 1966 from Lanier High School in Austin. He attended the University of Texas in Austin and worked for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from 1972 until retirement on October 31, 2000.
Terry was a very giving person. He served as a Little League Coach: he made a difference in life through volunteer work. Music and collecting sports cards were his lifelong hobbies: he often shared music tapes and sports cards with others, He was happiest outdoors and hiked almost daily around Lady Bird Lake or Zilker Park. Terry played on several softball, volleyball, and basketball teams with friends--his many sports trophies provide testament to his athletic ability.
Terry is preceded in death by his father, mother, their parents, and brother-in-law Alton Young. He is survived by his brother, Raymond Slade, Jr. and sister Vicki Young, along with nephew Nathan Hall and wife Mellani, niece Krista Hall, and 6 great nephews.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at one o’clock in the evening, on Saturday, the 13th of April 2013, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
Funeral services will be conducted at two o’clock in the evening on Saturday, the 13th of April, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers and customary remembrances, the family suggests contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3429 Executive Center Dr., Austin, TX 78731.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.
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