Mr. William Drewery “Dub” Slay, age 83, passed away at Hospice in the Pines in Lufkin, Texas on June 29, 2013. He was born on February 9, 1930 to parents William Drewery Slay, Sr. and Lorene Bentley Slay in Houston, Texas.
He was a longtime resident of Appleby, Texas. He was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin Demonstration High School in 1948. He then joined the United States Air Force and served our country for 21 years. He lived in Japan, Germany, California, Illinois, South Dakota, Delaware, Louisiana and Texas. Whenever he was on 30 day leave he would find a way to get back to his family in Texas. He loved to spend time with family fishing, hunting, camping and playing poker with his brother. He loved the military life and his time spent there.
He is preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 54 years, Raenell Slay.
W D is survived by his son, William Randall Slay and wife Shelia of Duncan, Oklahoma; daughters, Kaylen Ann Gresham and husband Larry, Jr. of Nacogdoches, Suzanne Hill and her husband David of College Station; brother, Joe Allen Slay of Louisiana; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and special niece, Peggy Davis.
The family wishes to give “special appreciation” to the staff of Hospice in the Pine of Lufkin, Tx who lovingly cared for Mr. Slay while he was in their keeping.
A graveside service will be conducted by Rev. Jerry Wilson of Westside Baptist Church on July 2, 2013 at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby at 10:00 am. Military rites will be offered by the United States Air Force and the local VFW post #3893. Family invites guests to attend visitation at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
