Bishop Ruben Joseph Sledge Obituary
The family announces the passing of Bishop Ruben Joseph Sledge (Tampa, Florida) on May 17, 2026. Bishop, born on January 13, 1942 in Fairhope, Alabama, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bishop Ruben Joseph Sledge to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Lee and Fannie Mae Sledge; his siblings, Claude, Frank, Arthur, IV, Joe, Samuel, Mildred Brown and Ruth Darden; and his granddaughter Melody Christian Walker.
He is survived by: his grandchild Keeli; his spouse Beverly; his children, Alycia (Andrew), LaShann (late Anthony), Ruben, Jr., Sheena and Keeli; and his grandchildren, Darius (Megan), Jamee, Shakayla, Joseph (Viridiana), Lamar, Lena, Nathan, Myesha, Leontyne, Teah and Jazmyne. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
