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James Robert Slay, Sr.
September 8, 1921 - January 13, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful father and friend to everyone he touched. James R. Slay, Sr. (Pops), a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at his home on January 13, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1921 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to his parents Arthur Clyde Slay and Juette Jones Slay. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1948 and was a member of Kapa Alpha fraternity. He served in the United States Air Force as an Air Operations Specialist and was a World War II Veteran.

Mr. Slay is survived by his sister, Peggy Slay Murphy of Shreveport, LA; daughter Cindy Slay Zeno and son-in-law, Zane Zeno; his son, Bobby Slay and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Slay; his son Chris Slay and daughter-in-law, Cindy Dugas Slay; four grandchildren, Amanda Slay, Katelyn, Slay, Stephanie Slay , Christie Slay; six step-grandchildren, four step-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Theresa Fedyk Slay; parents Arthur Clyde Slay and Juette Jones Slay.

Visitation will be held Friday January 16, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA, with funeral service at 1:00 P.M. A graveside service and burial is to follow at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, LA, at 2:30 P.M.

Family and friends may sign the online memorial or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors or Disabled Veterans of America.