Dr. Robert Luther Slaughter

Dr. Robert Luther Slaughter of Batesville died peacefully at his home in the presence of his family on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary Jordan Slaughter; three children, Robert Slaughter (Petra) of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Dr. Bradley Slaughter (Andrea) of Batesville, Ark., and Susan Slaughter Weaver of Batesville, Ark.; eight grandchildren, Scott Caldwell of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Theo Caldwell of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Daniel Lemieux of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, William Slaughter of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Lexie Gatlin (Grant) of Oklahoma City, Okla., B.J. Slaughter of Batesville, Ark., Dr. Jordan Weaver (Nancy) of Batesville, Ark., Mary Margaret Howard (Joey) of Batesville, Ark.; 12 great-grandchildren, Max Caldwell, Malcolm Caldwell, Madison Caldwell, Lexie Caldwell, Logan Lemieux, Lucas Lemieux, Ashton Weaver, Cole Weaver, Caleb Howard, Natalie Howard, Nathan Howard and Isabella Anorve; brother-in-law, Albert Jordan, and sister-in-law, Margaret Jo Jordan; along with many nieces and nephews. His parents, Robert Luther Slaughter and Dulca Cole Slaughter, his sister, Muriel Nall, brother-in-law, Dan Nall and nephew, Kemp Nall, preceded him in death. Bob was born in Sheridan, Ark. He married his childhood sweetheart in 1951. He earned his M.D. from University of Arkansas in 1957 and began his medical career in 1958 in downtown Batesville, Ark. He practiced family medicine in Batesville for over 50 years and was beloved by everyone for his kindness and compassion. He was also an anesthesiologist, pilot, avid antique car collector and enthusiast, board member of the Cadillac LaSalle Club, King White River and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Slaughter will forevermore be remembered as an icon of Independence County. A private burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery for family and close friends on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 615 E. Main St., Batesville, AR 72501. The Slaughter family would like to thank Caring Hands Hospice. They also extend special thanks to Dr. Jordan Weaver, along with his loving caregivers, Mary Henderson, Virginia Pruett, Betty Owens, Sharon Scott, Jeannie Huff, Sherrie Malloy and Terry Collins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 615 E. Main Street, Batesville, Ark. 72501; Caring Hands Hospice, 2000 Harrison Street, Suite E, Batesville, Ark. 72501; Humane Society of Independence County, PO Box 3477, Batesville, Ark. 72503; or Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.