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     James William Greene Slade was born on January 14, 1895 in Sussex County, Virginia.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Frank Slade M. D. and Bessie Feild Greene.⁴ James William Greene Slade was recorded as J. W. G. in the 1900 census.³ He was recorded as James W Slade in the 1910 census.⁴ He was registered for the military draft in World War I on June 5, 1917 in Sussex Court House, Sussex County, Virginia.⁵ He was single, a farmer, living at Stony Creek RFD #4, Sussex County.⁵
     James married Anna Atkinson Briggs, daughter of Samuel Briggs and Rosa Pace Shelton, on October 23, 1917 in Virginia.⁶ James William Greene Slade was listed as Willie in the 1920 census. He was registered for World War 2 draft in 1942 while living in Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia, He was married to Anna B.⁷ James died on September 10, 1971 in Greensville Memorial Hospital, Emporia, (Independent City), Virginia, at age 76.^8,6 He was buried in Slade-Greene Family Cemetery, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.^6,9

     Anna Atkinson Briggs was born on January 3, 1892 in Sussex County, Virginia.² She was the daughter of Samuel Briggs and Rosa Pace Shelton.²
     Anna married James William Greene Slade, son of Joseph Frank Slade M. D. and Bessie Feild Greene, on October 23, 1917 in Virginia.³ Anna died on December 29, 1986 at age 94⁴ and was buried in Smith Family Cemetery, Caswell County, North Carolina.⁴

     Joseph Frank Slade was born on September 28, 1918 in Sussex County, Virginia.^2,3 He was the son of James William Greene Slade and Anna Atkinson Briggs.¹
     Joseph married Martha Suiter.³ Joseph died on January 18, 1996 at age 77⁴ and was buried in Slade-Greene Family Cemetery, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.³

     Joseph Frank Slade M. D. was born on August 3, 1862 in Prince George County, Virginia.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Jefferson Slade and Rebecca J. Jackson.⁴

Joseph married Bessie Feild Greene on January 24, 1894 in Sussex County, Virginia.^3,2 Joseph Frank Slade M. D. was a physician.² Joseph died on October 14, 1941 at age 79 and was buried in Slade-Greene Family Cemetery, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.³

     Bessie Feild Greene was born in May, 1873 in Virginia.^2,3
     Bessie married Joseph Frank Slade M. D., son of Joseph Jefferson Slade and Rebecca J. Jackson, on January 24, 1894 in Sussex County, Virginia.^1,3

     Robert Sydney Slade was born on August 29, 1912 in Sussex County, Virginia.^2,1 He was the son of Joseph Frank Slade M. D. and Bessie Feild Greene.³
     Robert married Mary Elizabeth Peebles on October 9, 1948 in Virginia.¹ Robert died on August 11, 1995 in Emporia, (Independent City), Virginia, at age 82.¹ He was buried in Slade-Greene Family Cemetery, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      STONY CREEK - Robert Sydney Slade, 82, of 15137 Cabin Stock Road, Stony Creek, died Friday, Aug. 11, 1995, in Greenville Memorial Hospital.

He was a native of Sussex County and was the son of the late Joseph Frank and Bessie Greene Slade. He was a retired farmer.

Mr. Slade was the widower of Mary Peebles Slade. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Bessie S. and Willie E. Richardson of Dendron; son, Robert Sydney Slade Jr. of Stony Creek; grandchildren, Mary Anna Richardson and Paul Richardson, both of Dendron; and a nephew, J.F. Slade of Stony Creek.

A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Feild Family Cemetery, Stony Creek. The Rev. Betsy Basehore, pastor of Sharon United Methodist Church, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o S.F. Nicholson, 23035 Neblets Mill Road, Waverly, Va. 23890.

The family is being served by J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.⁴

     Samuel Bert Slade Jr. was born on March 18, 1941 in Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Samuel Bert Slade and Arthemise Mary La France.¹
     Samuel married Sally Ann Hahne on September 5, 1964.¹ She was the daughter of Newton and Harriet (Smith) Hahne of Virginia, Minnesota.² Samuel died on February 2, 2011 in Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona, at age 69.¹ He was buried in Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.³ Samuel "Butch" B. Slade Jr., beloved father, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at his home in Tucson, Ariz.

Sam was born March 18, 1941, to Bert and Artie Slade in Virginia. He was a graduate of Virginia High School where he was All-State in basketball, baseball and football. He attended the University of Arizona in Tucson on a baseball scholarship. As a pitcher for the Arizona Wildcats, he went on to play in the 1963 College World Series. Sam also later received his MBA from the University of Arizona.

He married his high school sweetheart, Sally (Hahne), on Sept. 5, 1964. While spending the majority of his career working for such companies as General Mills and Quaker Oats, he and his family called the Chicago area home. Sam and Sally returned to Tucson in 1994, where Sam worked as a financial advisor until he retired in the fall of 2009.

Sam was an avid golfer and enjoyed all things sports. He liked to hunt and fish, as well as spend time with his family and friends on Lake 14. Sam was an active member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Tucson, serving as a sacristan and on both their financial and building commitees. He was also very involved with Junior Achievement and the University of Arizona Alumni Association/Letterman's Club.

He is survived by daughters, Stephanie Launius and Michelle (Gregg) Menaker; sisters, Sandy Maroste, Sally Dixon and Bonnie (Jerry) Zimmerman; grandchildren, Sam Launius, Hannah Launius, Michael Menaker, Harrison Menaker and Sally Menaker; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Slade in 2002; by his parents Bert and Artie Slade; sister Sue (Mike) Thomas.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at Holy Hope Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum/Garden of Good Shepherd in Tucson. Should friends desire, donations in Sam's name may be made to CurePSP: Foundation for PSP, CBD and Related Brain Diseases, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093.¹

     Oliver Ralph Slade was born on August 13, 1937 in Orange County, Texas.^2,3 He was the son of Earl Ralph Slade and Cecelia Starling.^3,4
     Oliver married Barbara Ann Ferris on March 29, 1968 in Aransas County, Texas.¹ Oliver died on February 4, 1997 in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas, at age 59.²

     Barbara Ann Ferris was born on August 24, 1941.²
     Barbara married Oliver Ralph Slade, son of Earl Ralph Slade and Cecelia Starling, on March 29, 1968 in Aransas County, Texas.¹ Barbara died on May 18, 1993 in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas, at age 51.²

     Francis Slade was born circa 1789.¹

     Ebenezer Slade was born circa 1750 in North Carolina.¹
     Ebenezer married Elizabeth [?].² Ebenezer and Elizabeth also had three daughters, Nancy Slade, who married George Bryan, c 1814; Courtney Slade, who married Major Messick c 1796; and Betsy Ann Slade.^3,4 Ebenezer died in 1801 in Craven County, North Carolina.⁴

     Clara Dean Estelle Cusson was born on November 21, 1927 in Fort Sam Houston, Bexar County, Texas.¹
     Clara married Donald William Slade, son of Donald Seaborne Slade Sr. and Alline Walker.² Clara died on December 1, 2017 at age 90.³ She was buried in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving, Dallas County, Texas.⁴

     John Rupert Slade was born on October 1, 1933 in McLennan County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Donald Seaborne Slade Sr. and Alline Walker.¹
     John married Norine Hill on June 20, 1959.² She was the daughter of Norbert Jefferson Hill and Gertrude Lauter Hill.³ He was President and owner of Slade Sign Co., Inc. which was established in 1929. John has been a lifelong Baptist and was Pastor at Midway Baptist Church in Hewitt until his retirement.² John died on October 14, 2011 at age 78.² He was buried in Waco Memorial Park, Robinson, McLennan County, Texas.² His obituary read as follows:

      John Rupert Slade, of Woodway, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at St. Catherine's Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Cornerstone Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey.

John was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Waco, to Don and Aline Slade. On June 20, 1959, he married his wife, Norine. He was President and owner of Slade Sign Co., Inc. which was established in 1929. John has been a lifelong Baptist and was Pastor at Midway Baptist Church in Hewitt until his retirement and then was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Robinson. John enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Slade; mother Aline Walker Slade; and brothers, Don Slade Jr. and George Slade.

He is survived by his wife, Norine Slade of Woodway; son John William "Bill" Slade and wife, Jaime, of Katy; and grandchildren, Houston William Slade and John Walker Slade.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Kopp, D. D. Baxley, James Loudermilk, Dan Wash, Gordon Riley and Jim Daniels.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.

October 1, 1933 - October 14, 2011

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Published in Waco Tribune-Herald from October 16 to October 17, 2011.²

     Frankie Lee Irwin was born on January 3, 1927 in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas.² She was the daughter of Frank and Thelma Irwin.²
     Frankie married George Henry Slade, son of Donald Seaborne Slade Sr. and Alline Walker.¹ Frankie died on December 13, 2014 at age 87.² Her obituary read as follows:

      Frankie Slade Hughes died December 13, 2014 after a lengthy illness but a full life. She was born January 3, 1927, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Frank and Thelma Irwin. Frankie has been a resident of Bossier City, Louisiana since 1967 when her first husband, George was transferred to Barksdale Air Force Base. She worked in the banking industry for almost 30 years before retiring so that she could enjoy gardening, reading, bible study, and weekends at her lake house. She experienced the greatest joy when she was with her children and many grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her precious daughter, Martha Barca, her devoted son-in-law, Frank M. Walker, Jr; and her beautiful granddaughter, Nina Elise Walker; and her husband, John. She was loved beyond compare by her two sisters Dorothy Doherty and Virginia Faubion who prayed for her and spoke with her by phone almost every day.

She is survived by her son, George H. Slade, Jr and wife, Catherine; her daughter, Suzie Walker Sharp and husband, Doug; and her grandchildren, Marc Prodgers and wife, Michelle, Jennifer Dysart and husband, Eric, Michael Prodgers, Brian Slade and wife, Kibbie, Keith Prodgers, Meredith Walker Price, Brooke Walker Strickland and husband, Ben, Matthew Barca and wife, Jenny, Amanda Slade, Sarah Mendez and husband, Thomas, Carmen Walker and Slade Walker. Her great grandchildren include, Ethan and Brian Dysart, Gavin and Gabrielle Prodgers, Lauren and Cam Slade, Ella, Maddie and Ava Price, Marriya Barca and Walker Strickland.

Our family sends our heartfelt thanks to Yolanda Hicks, Miss Frankie's dear friend and caretaker for the last year.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19th at Osborn Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 20th, in the chapel of Osborn. Interment will be at Forest Park Cemetery following for family members.² She was buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.²

     Martha Lynn Slade was born on January 6, 1946 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of George Henry Slade and Frankie Lee Irwin.¹
     Martha married Mr. Barca.² Martha died on December 2, 2010 at age 64.³ She was buried in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.³

     Ethel Jones Stratton was born circa 1881 in New York.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan W. Stratton and Margaret [?].^1,3
     Ethel married George Saunders Slade, son of James Reuben Slade and Elizabeth White, on October 18, 1904.⁴