Richard Wade Slater was born August 15, 1934 in Kanawha county WV. Richard passed peacefully at his home in St. Albans WV on July 7, 2020. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Albert D. Slater, mother Grace M. McVey Slater, sister Jacqueline Slater Seelbach, and brother Keith Slater.
Survived by his loving wife Del P. Slater, daughter Pam Slater and son-in-law Don McClellen of Texas, Son Steve Slater and daughter-in-law Mary Slater of Charleston, step daughter Lavada Mason Williamson and late husband Harvey Williamson of Fort Myers FL, step sons Johnie Mason and wife Brenda Mason of Fort Myers FL, Mark Mason, and wife Rebecca Mason of Dunbar WV, and sister in law Linda Slater, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Richard was an Army veteran, graduated from Nitro High School and attended Marshall University. He belonged to the Pipefitters Union and retired as a Commercial Refrigeration Technician from Honeywell and York Refrigeration.
Richard Slater was a devoted Christian and family man. He belonged to Marlaing Church of Christ. Services will be held at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home in Cross Lanes WV, Friday July 10 at 12:00pm with visitation at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens Cross Lanes WV. Online condolences can be made by visiting TylerMountainFuneralHome.com
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