Joseph Weldon Slaton © Enid News and Eagle 06-24-2013 Submitted by: Ann Weber
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ENID - Funeral service for Joseph Weldon Slaton, age 92, of Enid, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Ladusau-Evans chapel with Rev. Tara Batterman officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends 6-7:30 this evening.
Weldon was born April 1, 1921, in Calisburg, TX, to James and Iva Arnold Slaton and passed away at his home early Friday, June 21, 2013.
He grew up in Hobbs, N.M.
Weldon married Betty Phelps October 6, 1954, in Sherman, TX. They moved to Enid in 1957 from Whitesboro, TX.
He served in the U.S. Army as active staff sergeant, later serving in U.S. Air Force as a paratrooper, 32nd Division Infantry, during WWII.
Weldon worked in the oil fields for more than 45 years. He was called a legend in his own time in the oil fields.
He cherished Betty, his wife of 59 years, as well as the rest of his family. Weldon was a very loving and giving person, with a very compassionate heart.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and loved gardening. He will be greatly missed by all his family members who love him dearly.
Survivors include his wife Betty, of the home; four sons, Weldon Eugene Slaton and David Lynn Slaton, both of Enid, Joseph Weldon Slaton Jr. and Melvin Slaton, both of Rule, TX; two daughters, Sharon Denise Buffalohead and Lisa Gayle Ratzlaff, both of Enid; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter and a grandson, three brothers and four sisters.
Condolences may be made at www.ladusauevans.com. The service may be viewed online for those unable to attend.
(Submitted by family)
Betty Jean Slaton © Enid News and Eagle 09-22-2018 Submitted by: Glenn
© Enid News and Eagle
January 09, 1935 - September 21, 2018
A Celebration of Life service for Betty Jean Slaton age 83 of Enid will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel with Rev. Jim Edmison officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Betty was born January 9, 1935 in Harold, TX. to John Leonard and Vera Elfa Stubblefield Phelps and passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 in St. Marys Hospital. She was raised in Texas and she graduated from Whitesboro, TX. She married J. W. Slaton on October 6, 1954 in Sherman, TX. They moved to Enid from Whitesboro, TX in 1957.
Betty is survived by her children; Weldon Gene Slaton and wife Sandy, David L. Slaton both of Enid, two daughters; Sharon Eckhardt and Lisa Ratzlaff both of Enid, 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, four brothers; Dub, Virgil, Billy, and Orval, and a sister Vera Burdg and several other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband J. W. Slaton, two brothers and five sisters and a grandson.
Condolences may be made online and the service may be viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.
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