RICHARD G. SLONE
Richard G. Slone, 73, of Piqua, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1946 in Piqua to the late Gordon and Shirley (Asher) Slone.
Survivors include two daughters, Shanda (Phillip) Ashbrook and Robin (Gary) Hughes all of Piqua; two sons, Stephen (Rhonda) Slone of Piqua, Jeff Ballard of Greenville; 6 grandchildren, Wyatt, Levi, Emmett, Matthew, Derrick, and Jack; step-granddaughter Amy and her children, Nate Noah and Kimmy; a brother, George (Sue) Slone of Conifer, Colorado; and his nephew Gordon. He was preceded in death by his baby boy.
Mr. Slone was a past member of Piqua Baptist Church, and worked for Hartzell, Good Kiln and for himself at the Loramie Creek Saw Mill. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army, National Guard, and Civil Air Patrol, and he retired as an officer. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 184, and was a member of the Veteran’s Elite Tribute Squad. Richard enjoyed woodworking and carpentry at his saw mill. Richard could often be found reading a good book and spending time in the outdoors.
A service to honor his life will begin at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Keith Gebhart officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington with full military honors being provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 2808 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45206, American Forest Foundation 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 550, Washington D.C., 20036, or to the Gary Sinise Foundation P.O. Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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