Edwin Joel “Mr. Ed” Slaten, 89, of Eva, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 3, 1932. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and served in the US Air Force during the Korean war era.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Elaine Slaten; daughter: Janet (Chris) Benefield; sons: Clifton (Sharon) Slaten and Terry (Lana) Slaten; brother: Kenneth (June) Slaten; grandchildren: Zachary Benefield, Nicholas Benefield, Daniel (Leanne) Slaten, Michael (Christine) Slaten, Laura (Brad) Smith and Gus Slaten and great-grandchildren: Oran Slaten and Aria Bella Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Newt and Grace Slaten and his brother: Dwight Slaten.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home, where the service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Ron Jetton will officiate. Burial will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
