Obituaries:  Robert Eugene Slater, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish       S-436
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 19, 1997
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Robert Eugene Slater (Photo)

  Funeral services for Robert Eugene Slater, 59, of Marthaville,
were held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m., at Les Fontaine
Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating were Revs. Roy Prewitt, and
Larry DeLoach. Services were under the direction of Les Fontaine
Funeral Home.

  He was a heavy equipment operator, and a member of IOUOE local
406, for over 25 years, and was presently employed with Robinson
Contracting.

  Robert and his loving widow, Zelda, were married for 11 years.
He was a loving husband, father, and friend, and will be dearly
missed by all. Mr. Slater is survived by his wife, Zelda Pannell
Slater of Marthaville; three sons, Frank Carl Slater of Delta, N.
M., Michael Anthony Slater of Leesville, and Kenneth Wayne Slater
of Florien; three daughters, Linda Leona Harris of Seminole,
Okla., Sandra Evon Slater of Florien, and Tammy Bliss McGlothlin
of Leesville; two stepsons, Dennis Lane Francis of Salida, Colo.,
and David Scott Francis of Pahrump, Nev.; one stepdaughter, Travy
Robin Conerly of Florien; one brother, Alvin R. Slater of Nocon,
Texas; 25 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and
friends.

  Pallbearers were Kenny Rawls, John Bostic, Ron Dyes, Lambert
Powell, Sam Hazen, and Gary Howell.

  Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Jones, and Eddie Jones Jr.