Roy James Slawson

Wilson - Funeral Services for Mr. Roy James Slawson, 83, of Wilson are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday October 1, 2014 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Williams and Bro. Clint Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson.

Mr. Roy James Slawson was born June 12, 1931 at Wilson to the late Mr. Clifford B. Slawson and Mrs. Woneda (Glenn) Slawson. He departed this life Thursday September 25, 2014 at the Mercy of Healdton hospital.

Roy was born and raised north of Wilson near the ole iron top bridge behind what is now the Healdton Lake. He attended Rexroat school and married the former Ms. Mona Katherine Jordan on Dec. 1, 1955 at Gainesville, TX. They traveled extensively following work moving back to Wilson in 1972. They made their home North of Wilson and then later on South Rotary. Roy continued following work as a welder but always had his family and home at Wilson. He was a very accomplished welder and talented musician. He played the lead guitar for several bands which included musicians, Ernest Shellenberger, Wayne Cormany and Leonard Slawson. Mona preceded him in death on April 5, 1988. After her passing Roy continued to work for as long as he was able. He also enjoyed shooting pool with Paul Knight.

In addition to Mona also preceding him in death were his Parents; Son in law, Ronald Vandver and Grandson Jason Bethea.

Survivors include 3 Sons, James Slawson and wife Nina of Woodwar, Clifford Slawson and wife Becky of Healdton d and Roy Slawson and wife Barbara of Wilson; Daughter, Kathy Peters and husband Frank of Ringling; Brothers, Merle Slawson and wife Charlotte of Norman, and Larry Slawson and wife Debbie of Lone Grove; Sisters, Glenna Martin and husband Virdell of Healdton, Genevieve Ingram and Lawrence of Dundee and Virginia Quaid and husband Tommy of Healdton; Special friend Christine Jones of Lone Grove; 9 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great grandchildren. Numerous other family and friends.

Pallbearers are James Slawson, Clifford Slawson, Roy Lynn Slawson, Clifford Ray Slawson, Roy James Slawson, Jr. and RJ Vandver.

Honorary Bearers are Jason Michael Bethae, Justin Bethae, Joseph Bethae, Dillon Slawson, Jerry Wayne Hacker and Lane Slawson.

Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday Evening at Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson.

Special thanks to Cross Timbers Hospice , Mercy of Healdton Nurses and Staff and Dr. Mark Newey.

Condolences may be sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org