Roy James SLAWSON

1931 - 2014  (83 years)

• Name	Roy James SLAWSON  [2]
  	WILSON - Funeral services for Roy James Slawson, 83, of Wilson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jason Williams and Bro. Clint Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson. Roy James Slawson was born June 12, 1931, at Wilson to the late Clifford B. Slawson and Woneda (Glenn) Slawson. He departed this life Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at the Mercy Hospital of Healdton. 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 Mona Katherine Jordan on Dec. 1, 1955, at Gainesville, Texas. They travelled extensively following work moving back to Wilson in 1972. They made their home north of Wilson and 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 three sons, James Slawson and wife, Nina of Woodward, Clifford Slawson and wife, Becky of Healdton 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; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and 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 this evening at Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson. Special thanks to Cross Timbers Hospice, Mercy Hospital Healdton nurses and staff; and Dr. Mark Newey. Condolences may be sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org. Posted on Find A Grave Created by: Sharon Rhoades [1]
  Birth	12 Jun 1931	Healdton, Oklahoma   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1940	Living with parents in Hewitt, Carter Co., Oklahoma   [3]
  Death	25 Sep 2014	Wilson, Carter Co., Oklahoma   [1]
  Burial	Hewitt Cemetery, Wilson, Carter Co., Oklahoma   [1]
  Person ID	I86349	Main Tree
  Last Modified	22 Jul 2016

  
  

  Father	Clifford B. SLAWSON,   b. 27 Jan 1907, Healdton, Oklahoma d. 30 Oct 1990 (Age 83 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Woneda Jeneva GLENN,   b. 5 Sep 1911, Bridgeport, Illinois d. 20 Apr 1975, Wilson, Carter Co., Oklahoma (Age 63 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Marriage	28 Jul 1930	Hewitt, Oklahoma   [2]
  Family ID	F35505	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mona Katherine JORDAN,   b. 1940   d. 5 Apr 1988 (Age 48 years)
  Marriage	1 Dec 1955	Gainesville, Texas   [4]
  Family ID	F35543	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Jul 2016

  
  

• Event Map

  Marriage - 1 Dec 1955 - Gainesville, Texas Death - 25 Sep 2014 - Wilson, Carter Co., Oklahoma Burial - - Hewitt Cemetery, Wilson, Carter Co., Oklahoma  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S02329] Find A Grave Website. [S03336] Slason-Slauson-Slawson-Slosson Family by George C. Slawson dated 1946. [S8581] 1940 Census Hewitt, Carter County, Oklahoma. [S8582] Find A Grave: Obituary Notice for Roy James Slawson .