Carl Slone Sr.Carl Slone Sr., 87, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at 7 p.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.
He was born on March 23, 1934, to Adam and Julie Haywood Slone in Prestonsburg, Ky. He married Dorothy Baldridge on Dec. 15, 1956, in Prestonsburg, Ky.,
He was employed by Jomac as shipping clerk and has 34 years of service. Carl was an avid golfer, pool player (at a younger age) and was fond of Westerns, especially Gunsmoke. He was known to have nick names for everyone. Also, he enjoyed spending time with his “adopted” great-granddaughter, Maggie. The family would like to thank Premier Hospice for their kindness and care.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Slone, Warsaw; a son, Carl (Geneva) Slone Jr., Warsaw; sisters: Edith Stumbo, Prestonsburg, Ky.; Ethel Harmon and Ruby (Richard) Krebs, Warsaw; brothers: Kenton (Bonnie) Slone, Warsaw; Wendell (Brenda) Slone, Etna Green; and Adam Slone, Warsaw. Furthermore, he is survived by three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded by his parents, four brothers and one great-grandchild.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. His funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral chapel with Pastor Lewis Wedstel Shepherd officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
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Memorial contributions may be made to Premier Hospice, 10315 Dawsons Creek Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
