Clifford Slater

On May 26, 1989 Clifford Leon Slater, Sr. of Sumter Caroline and Theresa Wiggins of Baltimore, Maryland were blessed with the birth of a healthy 8 pound 13 ounce baby boy, CLIFFORD LEON SLATER, JR. On Saturday, August 15, 2009 he was called to the Lord for a higher service.At the age of three Clifford began traveling back and forth from Germany to the United States due to his stepfather SSgt. George M. Watson III's military career. Clifford was introduced to Jesus Christ at an early age. He had no problem professing his salvation. He was very active in the church choir, step team, dance ministry, bible bowl, etc. Clifford was a member of several churches due to his family's travels, but as a man he found his church home at Greater Memorial Church of God In Christ in Witchita, Texas, Clifford began his education in Baumholder, Germany, continued in Ft. Bennning, Georgia and received his high school diploma at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina in June of 2007.During his high school years, Clifford found his passion in JROTC. He started out as Airman Basic in 9th grade, became major, and by 12th grade he wore the rank of Lt. Col. while also holding the position of Drill Team Commander. Clifford led the drill team to first place in the National JROTC Drill Competition East of Mississippi. Other second place twice, they took first place in every competition they competed in. Clifford's cadets would often say Cliff plays around until he gets on the frield!After graduating, Clifford attended college in Orlando, Florida, but soon realized that he wanted to pursue his dream as a police officer in the United States Air Force.Airman First Class Clifford L. Slater met and married Jazmine Quiros; and out of this union they had one son, Jaziah Quiros-Slater.Clifford did everything he could to be that perfect man. He was known as a mentor, big brother, friend for life, peace-maker, Jolly Soul, soldier, son to many, friend to all but most of all a child of God!Receving him in Heaven are the late Clifford Lawrence Matthews (maternal grandfather) and June Elaine Slater (paternal grandmother).He leaves to mourn: his wife, Jazmin Quiros; son, Jaziah Quiros; father, Clifford Leon Slater, Sr.; mother, Theresa Watson; stepfather, George Watson; five sister, Aubrey Slater, Shelby Watson, Chantrese Olive (Jermor Simmons), Lindsay Wilson (Robert Wilson) and Talena McConico (Quincy McConico); brother Eugene Oliver Jr.; grandmother Elouise Thompson (Anthony); grandfather, Clifton Slater; three nieces, Ja'Nya Simmons, Kiyah Wilson and Ariel McConico; three nephews, Kaleb Mc Conico, Robert Wilson and Jaiden Council (godson); seven aunts, Shanterry Montalvo (Luis) of Texas, Mekong Taylor (Anthony), Monica Wiggins, Latanya Ward all of Maryland, Vicki Chester (Allen), Doris Willis of South Carolina, and Joy Slater (Army); one uncle, Leonard Slater of Germany; blood brothers, Ambrose Council, Antwan McLurin, Bruce Dawson, Angel Ocasio and Jay Payne; JROTC sisters, Ayana Harvey, Jasmon Minor, Japria Small, Jernelle McDougall and Aprilla Felder; a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and life-long friends.

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Clifford Slater

May 26, 1989 - August 15, 2009