Milburn Jackson Slate, 83, passed away November 23, 2010 at his rural Nowata, OK home. He was born on October 5, 1927 at Mansfield, Arkansas. He was the son of Omer Jackson and Cordelia May (Carter) Slate. He served in the Army in the post WWII era in the late 40's. He had worked as a floor covering contractor for 52 years. Milburn was united in marriage to Bertha Fry on May 28, 1970 in Mannford, OK. She survives at their home. Other survivors include, sons, Milburn Jackson Slate Jr, Collinsville, OK, David Eugene Slate, Oologah, OK , and daughter, Tresa Lynn Slate, Tulsa, OK. Three step-children Nancy Lynn and Stan Walton, Hot Springs, AR, Alva Eugene Brown, Florida, and Mary Elizabeth and Dan Hayes, Nowata, OK, brothers; Donald Eugene Slate, Benton, AR, Harold Slate, Roland , OK, and sisters, Freddie Hook, Ft. Smith, AR, Marilyn Davis, Edmond, OK. Grandchildren: Taylor Walton, Austin Brown and Jodi Walton, Paula and Bub Hewitt, Jennifer and Steve Nuchia, Rachel Bixby, Michael Igert, Tim and Toni Hayes and Shyanne and Conner Brown. Numerous Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Benjamin Chapel, Nowata, OK. Burial will be in Relocated Cemetery, Nowata, OK. Memorial contributions may be given to either Nowata Boys and Girls Club or His Life Church, and may be left at the funeral home.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Benjamin Funeral Home
Friday, November 26th, 2010 8:00am - 9:00pm, Benjamin Funeral Home
Saturday, November 27th, 2010 8:00am - 5:00pm, Benjamin Funeral Home
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 8:00am - 5:00pm, Benjamin Funeral Home
Service Details
Monday, November 29th, 2010 2:00pm, Benjamin Funeral Home
Interment Details
Nowata Re-Located Cemetery