Otis F. Slone

Otis F. Slone, age 72 of Wapakoneta and formerly of Michigan, died at 9:23 p.m., Friday, at Kindred Hospital, Lima. He was born January 26, 1939 in Magoffin, KY. He is the son of Sam and Irene Fletchers Saylor. Both parents are deceased. He married Sylvia Collins, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include – 1 son – Mark D. (Cathy) Slone of MI; 2 daughters – Vernice (Pete) Williams of Wapakoneta; Joannie Slone of MI; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; siblings – Martha West of WV; Mary Wisner of MI; Kathlene Loveless of MI, Carl (Delores) Saylor of MI; Darl (Connie) Saylor of MO; Bonnie (Bill) West of AZ; Kenneth (Wilma) Saylor of FL; Corleen (Radie) Miller of IN; Dennes Saylor of TX; and Bobby (Georgia) Saylor of MI.

He was preceded in death by a son – Carl Ray Slone; a great great grandson; and a sister – Japalene Saylor.

Mr. Slone was a retired farmer and a member of the Lost Creek Chapel. He enjoyed bingo, camping, watching airplanes and listening to blue grass music.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2:00 p.m., Monday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2011 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will follow in Shawnee Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.