Gene D. Slayton

Gene D. Slayton, Jr., 78, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was retired from Molex as a tool crib attendant and was a member of North Hills Baptist Church. Gene wrote poetry and had a book published in 2007. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Bobbie Slayton; two sons, Gene "Hook" Slayton III and Jerry Slayton all of North Little Rock; daughter, Cathy Justice (Joe) of Houston, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Ashley Slayton, Amiee Anderson, Alexis Anderson and Madilynn Slayton; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Muriel Slayton; sister, Joan Adams; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Slayton. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at North Hills Baptist Church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.