Obituary- Thurman Jerry Slaughter

With family at his side, Thurman Jerry Slaughter, age 78, passed away from complications of the Covid virus on March 1, 2021at Texoma Medical Center. Jerry, son of Thurman Guy and Ruby Clark Slaughter, was born February 28, 1943 in Grandfield, OK. He attended school in Fletcher, OK, Cameron University and University of Texas at Arlington. On August 8, 1964, he and Lawana Breeden were married in Montague, TX.

Jerry worked at Texas Instruments in Richardson and Sherman and retired after 33 years of service. He worked at ACS in Sherman and Denison for a number of years and retired again in 2012. He volunteered with several area high schools where he enjoyed working with students in the North Texas Best robotics competitions.

He is survived by Lawana Slaughter; two children: son, Scott Slaughter and Robin; daughter, Stephanie Slaughter and Misty Homen; two sisters Shirley Julien and Jerry; Pamela Dorman and Randy; brother-in­ law, Foster Anderson; three grandchildren: granddaughter, Morgan Slaughter and Luis Erives; grandson, Clay Slaughter and Courtney Pryor; grandson, Stayton Slaughter; two great-granddaughters, Catalina Erives and Carter Rose Slaughter; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside service will be at Akers Cemetery, on Saturday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman.

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami FL 33131

Our appreciation to the nurses of the TMC 4th Floor Covid Unit for their outstanding care and compassion.

You may sign the online register book at www.waldofuneralhome.com