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     James Slade was born on June 6, 1882 in Marion County, Mississippi.² He was the son of William Slade and Frances Martha Lowery.¹
     James married Mattie Mabel Nobles, daughter of James E. Nobles and Margaret E. Johnson.¹ James died in 1924.² He was buried in Midway Church Cemetery #2, Lamar County, Mississippi.²

     Mattie Mabel Nobles was born on May 3, 1894 in Marion County, Mississippi.^2,3 She was the daughter of James E. Nobles and Margaret E. Johnson.²
     Mattie married James Slade, son of William Slade and Frances Martha Lowery.¹ Mattie was widowed when her husband, James, died in 1924.³
     Mattie married second Doc Anderson.⁴ Mattie died on October 27, 1969 at age 75.³ She was buried in Midway Church Cemetery #2, Lamar County, Mississippi.³

     James Milliard Slade was born on March 14, 1929 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.^1,2 He was the son of Julian Vence Slade and Lovella Madie Tolar.¹
     James married Jeanette Ahrano on January 25, 1973 in Putnam County, Florida.³ James died on December 5, 2004 at age 75.² He was buried in Eliam Cemetery, Melrose, Putnam County, Florida.⁴

     James William Slade Jr. was born on June 8, 1933 in North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.² He was the son of James William Slade and Dorothy G. Depelteau.³
     James married Malva Eleanor [?].¹ James died on January 30, 2002 at age 68.² He was buried in All Faiths Memorial Park, Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida.⁴

     Thomas Charles Slade was born on November 27, 1958 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.^1,2 He was the son of James William Slade Jr. and Malva Eleanor [?].¹ Thomas died on April 29, 1998 at age 39² and was buried in All Faiths Memorial Park, Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida.³

     Malva Eleanor [?] was born in 1932.²
     Malva married James William Slade Jr., son of James William Slade and Dorothy G. Depelteau.¹ Malva died in 2007² and was buried in All Faiths Memorial Park, Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida.²

     James William Slade III was born on January 5, 1958 in Burlington, Vermont.¹ He was the son of James William Slade Jr. and Malva Eleanor [?].² James died on July 16, 1988 at age 30² and was buried in All Faiths Memorial Park, Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida.²

     Susan Marie Slade was born on July 6, 1966.¹ She was the daughter of James William Slade Jr. and Malva Eleanor [?].¹ She married John Graf, and had Andrew, Kaitlynn and Jordan.¹ Susan died on June 18, 1996 at age 29¹ and was buried in All Faiths Memorial Park, Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida.¹

     Harvey Finklea was born on August 22, 1915 in Leake County, Mississippi.¹
     Harvey married Irene Slade, daughter of James M. Slade and Maud Elizabeth McDonald.¹ Harvey died in 1967 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Fernale Lee Burns was born on June 13, 1927 in Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Edward L. Burns and Dora J. Olson.¹
     Fernale married second Joyce Slade, daughter of Lavelle Troy Slade and Evelyn Hines.¹ Fernale died on November 2, 2012 at age 85.¹ He was buried in Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi.² His obituary read as follows:

      Fernale L. “Lee” Burns, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away on November 2, 2012.Mr. Burns was born in Minnesota to Edward L. Burns and Dora Olson Burns. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and Vietnam War and retired after 22 years. After retirement from the Navy, he worked for Ingall’s Shipbuilding for many years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the VFW Post #2434, and the DAV Post in Gulfport. He was an avid model train enthusiast. He was a loving husband, father, and Paw Paw, and will be greatly missed.He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Edward L. Burns.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joyce S. Burns of Biloxi; children, Paul C. Burns (Linda) of Paducah, KY, Robert A. Burns (Nancy) of Montgomery, AL, Dana Peterson (Terry) of Vancleave, Kathy Burns of Biloxi, Joe Hannuksela of Wyoming, RI, Pam Mansfield of Savannah, TN, Jimmy Burns of Savannah, TN, and Debbie Blackwell of Portland, OR; brother, Art Burns and sister, Joanne Schmider, both of Park Rapids, MN; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, from 12 o’clock Noon until 2:15 p.m. A procession will leave at 2:15 p.m. for graveside services at the National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m., where the United States Navy will render full military honors.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.¹

     William Wesley McCollum was born on March 27, 1879 in Georgia.¹
     William married Zulu Mae Saye.² William died on October 21, 1956 at age 77.¹ He was buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia.¹