Thomas (Tom, Pop-pop, He-So-Funny) Herbert Slater walked into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2025, at the age of 80. Born to the late Elmer and Elizabeth Slater, it is rumored that he was never still; a constantly moving force, meeting the needs of his friends and family or simply enjoying the outdoors while hunting, fishing, biking, or kayaking.
He found peace and salvation through his faith in Jesus; he was the “hands and feet” of Jesus in his role as deacon at Westminster Baptist Church for many years. Tom’s greatest joy came from his family; weekly dinners, cross-country adventures with his wife, and time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert (Bob) Slater. He is survived by Sandy, his wife of 59 years, daughters Kim Duvall (Tim) & Beth Slater-Magee (Chuck), grandchildren Hailey Humbert (Aaron), Lindsay McCollum (Aaron), and Grant Duvall (Chloe), and great grandchildren Celia Humbert, Emma Humbert, and Simon Duvall.
Celebration of life services are as follows:
North Carolina: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 pm, Broad Creek Christian Church, 45 Olympia Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
Maryland: Saturday, December 13, 2025, family to greet visitors at 10:00am, followed by service at 11:00am, Westminster Baptist Church, 354 Crest Lane, Westminster, MD, 21157
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the following:
Westminster Baptist Church, 354 Crest Lane, Westminster, MD 21157, Crystal Coast Hospice House, P.O. Box 640, Newport, NC 28570, or Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Dr, Suite 310, Miami, FL 33126.
Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family and friends of Thomas Herbert Slater.
