Cecil Hugh Slaughter

May 25, 1940 - October 9, 2015

Cecil Hugh Slaughter, age 75, of Milan, TN formerly of Elsberry, went home to be with his Lord at his residence in the late evening of October 9, 2015 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Elsberry Assembly of God Church in Elsberry with Eloise Slaughter of Whiteside officiating. Burial will be in the Elsberry City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 -8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Elsberry Assembly of God Church. Born May 25, 1940 in Troy, TN, the son of Ernest and Minnie Novell Slaughter. He was united in marriage to Edna Laird on August 31, 1957 in Elsberry. This union was blessed with one son Charles Hughes, grandson Billy and great grandson Cameron. Survivors include one son Charles and wife Vickie; grandson Billy and wife Kerri; one great grandson Cameron Slaughter of Dyer, TN; two brothers Don Slaughter and his wife Virgina, and Calvin Slaughter; two sisters Betty Momphard and Jean Hardy all of Elsberry; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 52 years, parents Ernest and Minnie Slaughter; four brothers Preston Henry Slaughter as an infant, James Slaughter in 1989, Billy Wayne Slaughter in 2000, and Junior Slaughter in 2012. Cecil worked several years at the parts exchange in Elsberry. After moving to Milan he worked at Milan Public Utility Company until retiring in 2002. Serving as pallbearers are Calvin Slaughter, Jr. Slaughter, Brandon Slaughter, Marshall Suddarth Sr., Alan Turner and Allen Siders. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Slaughter, Cameron (Little Dude) Slaughter, Wayne Tillotson, Bob Laird, Cara and Myra Marty. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association or Donor’s Choice.