James Slaughter

On Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Memorial Regional Hospital, Mechanicsville, VA., the Lord God sealed the book of time on our loved one, Brother James Slaughter. He was born the second of eight children on December 29, 1930 to the late Henrietta Paylor in the state of New York. His siblings: Dorothy, Valerie, Shirley, Charles, Earl and Welton preceded him in death. Although born in New York, James was reared in Hanover County by his grandmother, Patty Tinsley from the age of six months old. He attended Hanover Public Schools and graduated in 1950 from John M. Gandy High School. He received Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Pottomoi Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, VA. At Pottomoi, he faithfully served as a member of the Usher Board. He later became a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church during the merger of Pleasant Grove and Pottomoi in November 1978. At Pleasant Grove, he remained a faithful member of the Ushers Ministry, and faithfully attended Sunday School and Bible Study. His community affiliations included being a member of Carey Wheaton Lodge #307 and a former member of the Mocha Temple #7, Shriners. James worked various jobs before being drafted in the United States Army in 1951. He served in the 80th Division and retired with the rank of Sergeant Major. He then enlisted in the Army Reserves and retired from this branch of service in 1993. He was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mechanic and was promoted to the position of supervisor. He retired from the Postal Service in 1990. From his first marriage,came a bouncing boy,Kevin Lee and from his second union were two stepsons,Angelo and Lorenzo Minor,who preceded him in death. James always cherished the times spent with family and friends. He left many positive impressions upon all with whom he came in contact. He was indeed a loyal family member and friends who could be depended upon. He was the family mechanic,Mr. Fix-it to friends,and a loyal buddy to many. Those who knew and loved James understood his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. James leaves cherished memories to his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy; son, Kevin (Detra); four grandchildren, Deja,Khamyra, Donovan,and Sahmoan; one brother, Ernest Paylor ; sisters- in law, Johnnie Mae Paylor ad Dolores Slaughter,all of New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them devoted, Andrew"Boo" Bagby, Jack Valentine, and James" Sonny" Crockett.

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James Slaughter

December 29, 1930 - June 15, 2014