Robert Slagley

1939 - 2013  (73 years)

• Name	Robert Slagley
  Nickname	Bob
  Born	23 May 1939
  Gender	Male
  Died	5 Apr 2013
  Buried	Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I361656	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	6 Jan 2017

  
  

  Father	Pearl Austin Slagley,   b. 21 Mar 1910, Illinois, USA ,   d. 3 Oct 1981, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Naomi Genelle Smith,   b. 16 Dec 1907, Illinois, USA ,   d. 10 Oct 1997, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA  (Age 89 years)
  Family ID	F120602	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dixie Mason
  Married	25 Jan 1960
  Divorced	Yes, date unknown
  Children	1. Slagley
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F120603	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Robert "Bob" Slagley Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about upgrading this memorial... Birth: May 23, 1939 Death: Apr. 5, 2013 Bob Slagley, age 73, of Xenia, IL passed away at 6:47 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Flora Rehab & Healthcare Center in Flora. Bob was born on May 23, 1939 in Songer Township, Clay County, IL to Pearl and Genelle (Smith) Slagley. He married Dixie Mason on January 25, 1960 in Shawneetown, IL and they shared 27 years of marriage. Bob farmed and was a tool and die maker having worked at Sparton Manufacturing and AMF. Later in life he drove a truck and enjoyed traveling and seeing the country. Bob was a member of the Xenia United Methodist Church and was active in the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing Pinochle and attending Opry music shows in Xenia and Edgewood. He had also participated in Civil War reenactment events. He is survived by his son: Doug (Angela) Slagley; a grandson: Jonathan Douglas Slagley; a brother: George "Eldon" (Kathryn) Slagley; and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother (Bill Slagley), and a great-niece (Sam Slagley). The funeral service for Bob Slagley was held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Bob McNeely officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, with Pastor Marvin Wilkinson officiating the committal. The family has suggested that memorial donations be made to Xenia United Methodist Church or to Fur A Good Paws. (Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Illinois, 4/2013) Family links: Parents: Pearl Austin Slagley (1910 - 1981) Naomi Genelle Smith Slagley (1907 - 1997) Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery Xenia Clay County Illinois, USA Created by: Lady In Black Record added: Apr 05, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 107880846