Joe Slaton: Obituary

Joe Slaton, 85, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday January 8, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Born December 5, 1934 in Dawson County to the late Jewell and Annabelle Slaton, he lived a number of years in Marietta before returning to Dawson County 25 years ago. Mr. Slaton retired from Lockheed-Martin after over 30 years of service. He has been a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers for 57 years. Joe enjoyed gardening, fishing, was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed music. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lillian Rita Slaton.
Surviving are his son and daughter in law, Joseph “Joey” and Pam Slaton, Dallas, GA; grandchildren, Brad Slaton, Tiffany Slaton; great grandchildren, Bennett Slaton, Carter Slaton; sister and brother in law, Louise and Wayne Garrett, Gainesville; brother and sister in law, Glenn and Diane Slaton, Kennesaw; and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Sunday January 12, 2020 at 4 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Biddy will officiate. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 3 until 7 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.