Kenneth Slatton, 96
A retired farmer and school bus driver, he was the son of the late William Edward and Lillian Simons Slatton, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Violet Slatton in 2003, son Carl Melton Slatton, brothers Russell Tullas Slatton, Houston Slatton and Ray Slatton, and great-granddaughter Jennifer Slatton.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Leonard and Dorothy Slatton of Doyle, grandchildren and their spouses Robert and Joyce Slatton of Doyle, and Jim and Joan Slatton of McMinnville, three great-grandchildren Misty Slatton of McMinnville, Justin Slatton of Murfreesboro and Courtney Daniel of Franklin; great-great-grandson Parker Daniel of Franklin, several nieces and nephews.
Services were held yesterday at High’s Chapel with Bobby Wilhite officiating. Burial followed at McElroy Cemetery in Van Buren County. In lieu of flower donations may be made to McElroy Cemetery Trust Fund.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 3, 2005