ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SLIE, WILBUR SAMUEL HERBERT 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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SLIE, WILBUR SAMUEL HERBERT 
(January 4, 1927 - January 18, 2012)

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Wilbur Samuel Herbert Slie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his 
family on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at age 85.

A native of New Orleans, Mr. Slie resided in Bush, LA since 1993 in the 
beautiful home that he and his wife built together. Mr. Slie retired from the 
Union-Pacific Railroad after 42 years of service as an engineer beginning with 
steam locomotives and ending with diesel engines.

He crossed the ocean eleven times while serving in the Merchant Marines during 
WW II and was also stationed in Italy and France. Mr. Slie was a 32nd degree 
Mason and belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Metairie, LA. Mr.

Slie was a charming person with a quick sense of humor and positive attitude. 
He most valued his family, friends, hard work and education. An avid music 
lover, he played the piano and began viola lessons at the age of 78. He had a 
phenomenal knowledge of classical music.

He was an excellent chef and enjoyed his pets and riding his bicycle through 
the neighborhood.

Mr. Slie was preceded in death by his son, Herbert Samuel Slie. He is survived 
by his wife of 55years, Ernestine Thompson Slie; seven children, Mildred 
Padgett, Juliana Padgett, Deborah Slie, Martha Garcia, Katherine Fertitta, 
Jonathan Slie and Betty Damiani; one sister, Martha Nosacka; seven 
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral services at E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, January 21, 
2012 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time.

Interment will be in Caney Baptist Church Cemetery in Lumberton, MS at 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Slie be made 
to Jerusalem Baptist Church, 24479 Hwy 40, Bush, LA 70431.

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