Posted: Dec. 7, 2017 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Claude L. Slate Sr., 80, of Clendenin, went home Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
He served his country in the U.S. Army as a tank operator, was a truck driver for Kroger and WV Steel for 37 years, and was a member of the Teamsters Union 175.
To join him at a later date, is his wife, Sylvia “Mickey”: children, Kathe, Ilesa and Claude II “Chip”; sister, Minnie Lightner; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a lot of nieces, nephews and dancing friends.
As per his wishes, a memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, December 9, at Hafer Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Fields officiating. Afterwards, he will be cremated and taken for one last four-wheeler ride “on the hill” where his ashes will be scattered.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, is assisting the family.
