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     Anna Booker was born circa 1907 in Mississippi.²
     Anna married Seymour E. Slade, son of Flemon Slade and Ophellia Stogner, circa 1926.²

     Margaret Olive Slade was born on September 2, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana.² She was the daughter of Seymour E. Slade and Anna Booker.¹
     Margaret married Fred Glimm.² Margaret died on March 19, 2008 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 80.² She was buried in Southern Memorial Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi.²

     Marshall Keith Slade was born on June 25, 1931 in Jackson County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Seymour E. Slade and Anna Booker.¹ Marshall died on September 26, 1931 3 months, one day.¹ He was buried in Mount Pleasant UMC Cemetery, Vancleave, Jackson County, Mississippi.¹

     Anna Yvonne Slade was born on September 25, 1932 in Jackson County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Seymour E. Slade and Anna Booker.¹ Anna died on December 12, 1932 2 months, 17 days.¹ She was buried in Mount Pleasant UMC Cemetery, Vancleave, Jackson County, Mississippi.¹

     Cline Bates was born in 1901.
     Cline married Effie Mae Slade, daughter of Flemon Slade and Ophellia Stogner. Cline died on May 31, 1946.

     John H. Slade Jr. was born on May 30, 1906 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of John H. Slade and Colding Davis.¹ John died on July 18, 1906.¹ He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Pulaski County, Georgia.¹

     Norma Slade was born on June 2, 1907 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Slade and Colding Davis.¹ Norma died on October 12, 1907¹ and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Pulaski County, Georgia.¹

     Ora Lee Cheek was born on December 6, 1928 in Pulaski County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Spears Cheek and Clifford Sammie Bohannon.^2,3
     Ora married Lonnie Ezekiel Slade, son of Joseph Oscar Slade and Elizabeth Holt, on March 3, 1957.¹ Ora died on August 19, 2006 at age 77.¹ She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Pulaski County, Georgia.¹

     LtCol. Lonnie Ezekiel Slade Jr. was born on September 23, 1963 in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Lonnie Ezekiel Slade and Ora Lee Cheek.^2,3
     Lonnie married Rebecca Rogers on April 27, 1991 in Athens, Clark County, Georgia.¹ Lonnie died on January 8, 2019 at age 55.¹ He was buried in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Lonnie Ezekiel Slade, Jr., born September 23, 1963, passed away on January 8, 2019, after a valiant fight with cancer. During his ten-month struggle, Lon continued to teach Aeronautical Science at Middle Georgia State University in Eastman, GA, be a loving husband and father, and retain the enduring qualities that made him beloved by so many. A Graveside service, including full military honors will be held at Georgia National Cemetery, Friday, January 18 at 2:30 pm. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 19 at the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta. A reception will follow in the Social Hall.

Lon was preceded in death by his parents, Ora Lee and Lonnie Ezekiel Slade, Sr. in Hawkinsville, GA, where Lon was born and raised. He attended public school there, graduating from Hawkinsville High School in 1981.

After enlisting in the Marines, he entered Middle Georgia Junior College in Cochran, GA, graduating in 1987. While there, Lon demonstrated his leadership abilities and personable qualities by being elected president of the Student Government Association and voted Mr. MGC. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1989 with a B.A. in Science Education and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2014. After retirement, Lon earned a master's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and taught future pilots until the month before his passing.

Lon served his country for 32 years in the Marines, the Army Reserves, and primarily in the U.S. Army. He had many deployments throughout the United States. In addition, he served four, three-month tours in Bosnia while stationed in Giebelstadt, Germany with his family from 1995-1998. His assignments included flying military personnel in helicopters and overseeing base logistics. Lon was in Iraq for two, one-year tours of duty and for one in Afghanistan. Lon had different assignments and duties while overseas, but in each he used his skills as an astute listener, an innovative thinker, and most importantly, as a peacemaker. The mission of the U.S. and U.N. Armed Forces in Bosnia was to end the slaughter and degradation of helpless people and bring peace to a region where people couldn't establish it for themselves. For his accomplishments during his military career, Lon received many awards and commendations.

Lon's passion was flying. He was licensed to fly a fixed wing and any kind of helicopter. He was part owner of Blackbird Helicopters in Jasper, GA, before his second deployment to Iraq. He became a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and loved his time teaching and interacting with students and colleagues at Middle Georgia State University.

Lon was a generous person, quick to help anyone in need. He gave freely of his time with those seeking his advice, guidance, and expertise or just needing to talk to someone who would genuinely listen. He gave money to anyone he saw in need of financial help, never expecting to be paid back. Those who met Lon did not remain a stranger for long. His ability to talk with or listen to anyone made him popular without his ever trying to be. His sense of humor, kindness, and many other enduring qualities will be missed by all who knew him but will leave many warm and happy memories as well.

Lon will be in the Family Man Hall of Fame. He loved his family more than anything else. He married Becky Rogers on April 27, 1991, in Athens, GA, and has been a loving husband for 27 years. He's the father of Jonathon Dylan and Ashlee Virginia Slade and has shown them the meaning of family love by being a role model of an ideal parent. Lon's priority when returning from his deployments was to make up for lost time by being with Becky, Dylan, and Ashlee any minute he could. He was not only a dedicated father to his own children, but also a father figure to his children's friends.

Lon remained close throughout his life to his siblings and their families. He leaves behind his sisters Melinda Tharpe (Robert) in Marietta, GA, Beth Griffin (Lennie) in Hawkinsville, GA, and brother Joe (Tammy) in Macon, GA. He also leaves behind his nephews and nieces Ray and Amy Griffin; Rob, Zeke, and Ginny Tharpe, Matthew Slade, Mason Jordan, and Luke Gardner.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Published in Athens Banner-Herald on Jan. 11, 2019.¹

     Carrie Christena Wootten was born in 1887 in Georgia both parents born Georgia.¹
     Carrie married William Charles Slade, son of Jeremiah Slade Jr. and Penelope J. Williams, on December 15, 1909 in Wilcox County, Georgia.²

     Wilbur Thomas Slade was born on August 18, 1944 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Wilbur Slade and Frances Scarborough.¹ Wilbur died on March 7, 1995 at age 50.¹ He was buried in Scarborough Family Cemetery, Pulaski County, Georgia.¹

     Lydia Elizabeth Newman was born on August 7, 1904 in Arkansas.^3,2
     Lydia married Talmage D. Slade, son of Nathaniel Evander Slade and Mary Francis Lott.¹ Lydia died on June 9, 1982 at age 77.² She was buried in Raymond Cemetery, Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi.²