Pop,
 For almost 44 years you have been a father figure to me and Dustin. You never showed a difference between any of us, you loved us all equally.  Through the years we grew closer and closer, especially once my children were born. You were the BEST Papa my children could have ever asked for. They loved you with their whole hearts just like you did them. You were always the best friend, the favorite "baby sitter" , and the one that they always wanted to be with.

I never thanked you for loving me the way I should have. You loved me like a daughter; not just a package deal when you and mom got together. I always knew your love was real and would never be tarnished. You loved me unconditionally and my love for you was the same.

I will miss those sarcastic remarks and comebacks you always had.
I admire how you lived your life carefree and without worry. 
Most of all thanks for being the Dad you didn't have to be.
I will always love you Pops.
Love you 4-ever,
Desi

I can not explain the pain I hold right now... My first ever best friend my pawpaw. I miss you so much and it hurts so bad you didn't get to see me succeed in life. I never got to take you on that ride in my project truck or take you fishing. I miss braiding your hair and playing dinosaurs in front of the trailer and getting a nutty buddy and peach nehi for snacks. I miss your funny jokes and how you'd always watch cartoons with me. I just want five more minutes to tell you how much I love you and miss you. My pawpaw was a great man. A free man and lived life to his fullest. A true inspiration and I'll forever be glad to be your granddaughter. 💜

Gene, I only met you once but I've heard so many stories about you and I admired your way. That come whatever may attitude. The ability to live your life your way. I could tell how you positively touched, and enhanced everyone's life you were a part of by all of their stories and genuine laughter you brought out of them. And that is the sign of someone who resonates forever. You loved and were loved and you gave everything you had to your family. One of a kind and there will never be another. You truly are a legend Gene. Rest in peace and thank you for all the laughs.

Sure gonna miss you and praying hard for all the family  ❤️

I would just like to take a moment to share the sheer privilege it was to be this man's son.  Throughout my life, any time I was asked about my dad, I always said that I grew up with a best friend more than only a parent.  Dad would get off work and no matter how tired he was, he would go outside and play or do anything else that I asked.  That's just who the man was.  When the grandchildren came along, he was always available for them.  No matter what.  The only time he ever missed work was to spend time with the kids.  He touched so many lives in his 69 years that its impossible to list them all with 2000 characters.  One of the greatest things that I can say about Dad is that for those who gave him the chance, he was universally loved.  I'll spend my life trying to honor the one thing he told me to do as a father myself, "make sure Carter has fun."  I will Pop.  I will.  I love you, dad.  I will miss you as long as I live because I knew you.  And to know you was to love you.  No other man could ever have been as blessed as I am to call you my father.  You're still the man, Dad.  Always will be.

Zack

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Mr Slaughter.

I would like to take the opportunity to share a Bible passage that gives hope and comfort to those affected by the passing of a loved one, it states:” He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces…”(Isaiah 25:8)
Sincerely yours, 
HP

OBITUARY

Carter Gene Slaughter

January 24, 1956 – November 17, 2025

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - LaGrange

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