Taylor Hinton Slaughter

Taylor Hinton Slaughter, 83, of Sandwich, IL passed away at his home on March 6, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1935 in Prentiss County, MS. to the late Robert and Emma (Taylor) Slaughter.

He served his country with the US Army during the Korean War and worked and retired from ComEd as a mobile mechanic. He enjoyed watching birds and the squirrels along with listening to country music.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Jean) of Sandwich; his children, Kathleen (John) Wolfe of Earlville, David (Linda) Slaughter of Mineral Wells, TX, Paul (Melanie) Slaughter of Sandwich, IL and Matthew (Jennifer) Slaughter of Earlville, IL; 1 sister, Sarah Campbell; 3 brothers, Bob, Stanley and Jack all of Arkansas; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 35 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Homer, Bill, L.C. and Reedie Ruple.

Graveside service will be held at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL and a Memorial Service will be held in Mississippi in the spring.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Homes. www.beveragefamilyfh.com