Sylvester Perry Slater

Mr. Sylvester Perry Slater, 78 of Farmville passed away Friday, May 15, 2009 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. He was born March 16, 1931 in Bannock, Ohio, a son of the late William R. and Theresa Chini Slater. He was a Korean War Veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Sqd. Hurrican Hunters in June, 1971. He was also a retiree of Stackpole Components Co., Farmville and The Supply Room Companies in Richmond.
He is survived by his wife, Maude R. (Midge) Slater of Farmville, one son, Alan P. Slater and wife, Nancey of Clifton, Fairfax County, two grandsons, Jon B. Slater and Joel A. Slater both of Arlington, VA, two brothers, Donald and wife, Carol of Wickliffe, Ohio and Gary and wife, Susan of Chester, VA.
A funeral service will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 11:00AM
at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 17, 2009
5:00 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Cemetery:
Interment will follow the service at Trinity Memorial Gardens.

Visitation:
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 17, 2009 5:00 - 7:00PM at the funeral home.

Service:
Funeral Service will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 11:00AM at the funeral home.