Carl Edward Slaton was born on Saturday, May 1, 1971, in McCamey , a city in Upton County, West Texas. He graduated from McCamey High School. Carl participated in the band, playing percussion instruments and graduated from Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX with Bachelor’s degree.
He resided in Grand Prairie, TX and enjoyed: traveling, and took many cruise vacations to Alaska, the Caribbean, New England, and Mexico. Carl enjoyed sailing his sailboat, the Grindylow, on Joe Pool Lake.
He also played keyboard instruments and composed church music and he also enjoyed cooking.
Carl was employed by TransNation Translations, writing and editing user manuals for Samsung phones, tablets and smart watches.
He is survived by: Partner/Spouse Scott M. Shimer together for 17 years (married for seven); Furry children: Nigel, Lilith, Harry, William, Daniel W. Slaton (brother), OK; Jennifer L. Slaton (sister), OK; Aletha Umfress (sister), OK; Lee Donlon (step-father), OK; Dale Donlon (Mother), OK; John C. Slaton Jr.(brother), TX; John C. Slaton Sr (father), MN; Maureen Slaton (Step-mother), MN; and Jon-Mykel (Jon) Johnson (nephew), OK.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the Slaton family.
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