Thursday, March 23, 2017 8:16 am

Hershel Luther Slaughter passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017.

He was born to the late V.J. and Connie Canipe Slaughter on December 13, 1941. He is also predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Slaughter; a son, Henry Slaughter and a daughter, Karen Slaughter.

Hershel leaves behind to cherish his memories his four daughters, Ginger Ledbetter, Rachel Mathis (Robert), Lillian Slaughter and Cathy Smith (Phil); ten grandchildren, Todd, David, Angel, Amanda, Amy and Toby Ledbetter, Jamie, Joey and Jon Clayton and Caleb Mathis; two great-grandchildren.

Hershel enjoyed working as an auto mechanic in an auto repair shop. He enjoyed working on computers and could tear them apart and put them back together again without any problems. He will always have a special place in his family and friends' hearts and he will be truly missed by all of those that knew him.

A memorial service was held at Grays Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Lee Powell officiating.

Services entrusted to Robert S. Morgan, Jr., Funeral Service Licensee of Fallston.