Robert Allen Slater Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Robert Allen Slater Sr. of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 7, 2026 at the age of 85. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Allen Slater Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Slater and Agnes Emmons Slater; and his brother Fred Slater. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Steele Slater of Ocean Springs, MS; his brother Jim Slater of Ann Arbor, MI.; his sons, James R. Slater (Kimberly) of Hattiesburg, MS and Robert A. Slater, Jr. of Ocean Springs, MS.; and his grandchildren, Madison Slater Robbins (Drew) of Sumrall, MS, Jacob Slater of Ocean Springs, MS, Hayden Slater of Hattiesburg, MS, Austin Slater of Ocean Springs, MS and Jordan Slater of Hattiesburg, MS..
The family asks in lieu of flowers, that donations to Gideons International be made via http://www.sendtheword.org so that the Word of God may be shared with others.
