Willie D. Slone, age 79, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away June 5, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital. Willie, a native of Knott County, KY, was the son of the late Melvinia and Daniel Slone. He worked as a department manager for Silgan Plastics in Ligonier, IN for many years.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Irene Jacobs Slone of Fayetteville, TN; sons Troy (Amy) Slone of Fayetteville, TN, Tracy (Tracy) Slone of Murfreesboro, TN, and Terry Slone of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren Ashley, Kendra, Caleb, Chase, Jordan, Amanda, and Trent Slone; and brother Carson Slone of Ligonier, IN. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Ollie, Lettie, Delia, Connie, Dorcie, Nancy, Lauda, Laura, and Elsie.
Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 11 until 1 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital via mail to Memorials Processing St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105, phone at 1-800-873-6983, or online at stjude.org/memorial.
sorry for your loss. uncle willie was always so nice to me. I remember going with dad to visit him back in 89. I remember his visits to Kentucky as well and playing basketball with troy and tracy..good memories
I will always remember the kind heart and spirit Uncle Willie showed to me as a kid and as I grew up. He was always fun to hunt and golf with. Willie loved his family more than anything. We will miss you, but always will be remembered by all.
So sorry for your loss, Prayers to the family.
Irene, Terry, Tracy, and Troy I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your families during this heartbreaking time in your lives. I will always cherish my memories of Alum Cave with my beloved family. RIP Uncle Willie D.
Tracy
Just wanted you to know Christy and I are thinking of you and want you to know that you will see him again! That is our hope!!! May God bless you during this time!
Coach Slone,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of willies passing.
So sorry to hear of your loss…
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Willie D. was my uncle ..he and my mom were very close as was all his sisters and brothers…they were raised in the head of a hollow were they learned hard work and leadership.. they all made fine and loving people.. the home they came from was a bible reading home and a day did not go by that God wasn’t mentioned…they had no TV and they bonded well as a family..I am proud to have had him as my uncle and I will miss him dearly. Words cannot describe how beautiful my memories of home and family are.. Irene I give you a hug sweetheart..and the rest of the family.
Sending up prayers……
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.