In Memory

"Arthur" Ray Slone

Arthur R. Slone, 76, of Victoria, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017

He was born May 31, 1941 in Bay City, TX to the late Williams Henry Slone, Sr. and Phyllis Olive White Slone.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army.  Arthur retired fromDuPont after 36 years of dedicted service and was a member of Parkway Baptist Church.  He was an avid golfer, bowler, and devoted husband, Daddy and Pappy.

Survivors include his daughter, Ronda slone (Chris)Herbert; son, R obert R. (Rebecca)slone; brothers David Slone, Richard Slone, Bill Slone, and Dale Slone; grandchildren; Ashana Nakai Salazar, Mikaela Rae Vanek, Robert Ashton Slone and Ryleigh Slone: great granchildren; Nicholas and Alese Salazar.  He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved sweetheard, Dr. Joyce M. slone and brother, Jesse H. Slone.

Visitation was held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels.  Funeral services were held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Rosewood Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Shamburger officiating.  Burial followed at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbears were Jim Caffey, Cody Caffey, Dean Seydler, David Buchhorn, Brandon foster and Derek Caffey.  Honory pallbearers were David Slone, Richard Slone, Dale Slone, Gus Seydler,Mack Reed, Aston Slone, William Foster, and Christ Hebert.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations could be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.  Words of comfort could be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com

Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, TX.

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Joye Oliver Tripson (01-15-19)