Obituary :Derrick Slaughter Sr, Resident Georgia Death :With heavy hearts and profound sadness, the Slaughter/Grant family announces the passing of their beloved Bro. Derrick Slaughter Sr. SFC (RET) Wilbert Slaughter Sr., born on July 19, 1967, transitioned from this life on May 2, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of service and love.
A public visitation will be held to pay respects to SFC (RET) Wilbert Slaughter Sr. on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Stevens McGhee Funeral Home Chapel in Quitman, Georgia. Friends, colleagues, and acquaintances are welcome to attend and honor his memory.
The funeral service, a celebration of SFC (RET) Wilbert Slaughter Sr.’s life, will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 12:00 PM at the Union Cathedral Church, located at 1050 East Hill Avenue, Valdosta, Georgia 31602. The service will be officiated by Pastor Bishop Wade S. McCrae, with Pastor Calvin Williams, Sr., serving as the eulogist.
SFC (RET) Wilbert Slaughter Sr. will be accorded full military burial rites at Sunset Hill Cemetery, located at 1100 N. Oak Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31601. It is a fitting tribute to his dedicated service to his country.
The professional services for SFC (RET) Wilbert Slaughter Sr. are rendered by Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, located at 301 E. Green Street, Quitman, GA 31643. For inquiries and further information, please contact (229) 263-4978.
In loving memory of SFC (RET) Wilbert Slaughter Sr., let us come together to honor his life, legacy, and service to his country and community. May he rest in peace, knowing that he is dearly missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives he touched.