December 16, 1952 - January 8, 2021
David Michael Slaughter, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born December 16, 1952 to Thomas and Barbara Slaughter. He served in the United States Army for 7 years before being honorably discharged. While in the service, he met his wife Aldona (Dodie) Slaughter. They were married July 22, 1979 in Colorado. His first daughter, Joyce, was born in California in 1982. After moving to Tampa, Florida; David worked for the United States Postal Service. While living in Florida, David loved deep sea fish and coaching tee-ball for his daughter’s team. His second daughter, Sara, was born in 1989. Shortly after, the family moved to California where he did some odds and ends jobs until retiring as a Disabled Veteran. In his free time, David loved playing video Keno, watching his favorite shows, and eating his favorite foods/snacks. David truly loved music, Jimmy Hendrix, was one of his all time favorites. He was a true hippie at heart that loved telling about his early years of adventures. His unique humor will be truly missed. David was a loving husband, devoted father, and dedicated papa.
David is survived by his wife Dodie, daughters: Joyce and Sara, son in laws: Sammy and Ricky, brother Gary Slaughter, and his grandchildren: Thomas, Isaiah, Aniyah, Natalia, and Aaliyah.
SERVICES:
Family and friends are welcome to celebrate his life on January 22, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi.
The family thanks everyone for their prayers.