Michael Slate

Michael Slate, son of Nancy Ruth Slate, was born October 23, 1953 in Lafayette County, MS. Michael attended Central High School where he played the trombone in the band. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He began his Christian journey at Second Missionary Baptist Church and was later baptized and fellowshipped with Rivers Hill Church of Christ, where he remained until his death. Michael enjoyed playing the piano, dancing, listening to the Temptations and being around his family and friends.

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Michael passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi in Oxford, MS. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Michael Hines; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Jalen, and Ariana all of Franklinton, NC; aunts, Vassor Joiner and Webbie Archer both of Oxford, MS; first cousins, Charles Joiner of Oxford, MS, David (Carolyn) Joiner of New Albany, MS, and Stacey (Donna) Joiner of Abbeville, MS; close friend, Jerry Townsend; a host of other relatives and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Ruth Slate.