of West Helena, AR
May 19, 1937 - December 26, 2019
Warren Hershel (Sunshine) Slaughter, 82, of West Helena went to be with his Lord December 26, 2019. Mr. Slaughter was born May 19, 1937 at the home of his grandparents in Phillips County to Webster and Laura Jarrett Slaughter.
He was an Elder in Cleburne Avenue Presbyterian Church and served his church faithfully. He was active in Emergency Management Services, served as a poll worker for many years, and was a volunteer at Helena Regional Medical Center. A graduate of Marvell High School he served in the United States Navy, and worked as a refinery operator for Riceland Foods.
Mr. Slaughter was predeceased by his children, Rebecca Ann and Warren Mark Slaughter, his parents, sister Nancy Slaughter Gibson, and an infant brother.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Kay Ragsdale Slaughter, daughters Alicia Slaughter Walker of Maryville, TN, Camille (Paul) Schafer of Horn Lake, MS, grandchildren Jacob and Christina Walker of Maryville, TN, brother Rick (Valerie) Slaughter of Houston, TX, 1 niece, 1 nephew and many cousins.
A graveside service for Warren Hershel (Sunshine) Slaughter will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Pastor John Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas will conduct the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to the Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch. P.O. Box 3964 Batesville, AR 72503 or the charity of their choice.
The family is grateful for the care given to Mr. Slaughter by Kindred Hospice, with special thanks to Melanie Greene, John Smith and Jacqueline Barber. Also, thanks to the Helena-West Helena Fire Department.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena
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11 Condolence(s)
Leonard Slaughter
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Sorry I couldn't be there. i have a lot of fond memories when we were kids. My prayers for the family.
Anne Caviness
Monday, December 30, 2019
lKay, so sorry for your loss. Prays to you and the girls
Steve & Kathy Ragsdale
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Tiffany Hollingsworth
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Prayers during this difficult time. Love you all.
Louise McSorley
Saturday, December 28, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss And sorry we couldn’t attend the services. We have been out of the country and just returned home to see this
Louise and Gary McSorley
Judy King Oliver
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Kay, I will keep you in my prayers, 57 years is a long time and I know you are very proud of that accomplishment. With fond memories of our childhood time together.
Kathy & Steve Ragsdale
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all this morning...Uncle Sonny will be missed ....
Kenneth Yancey
Friday, December 27, 2019
Dear Kaye & family,
I am sadden to hear of Hershel’s passing, but we know he is with Jesus now . Kaye my thoughts and prayers are with you.
JIM MAYER
Friday, December 27, 2019
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. DIANE & JIM MAYER
William W.Johnston
Friday, December 27, 2019
Kay and Family....so sorry for your loss...May GOD BLESS
ann stafford
Friday, December 27, 2019
Kay and family. My prayers are with y’all. Sonny was a really sweet man and he will be missed