CeCeSrating tHe Life 
I James Lurner (BuMy" SCater 
In The (Beginning 
Octo6er 7, 1934 
In Hie End 
SeptemSer 14, 2015 
^Monday, SeptemSer 21, 2015 
1:00 pm 
^reen Cypress (Baptist CSurcS 
CSayton, (^eorgia 
(ReverendJames Jfoward, Eulogist 
(ReverendIMichaeC(p. (Dickerson - (Presiding 
Interment: Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery 
^lennville, Georgia 
Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: 
he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteous- 
ness for his names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear 
no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before 
me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely 
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the 
Lord for ever. 
James Turner Buddy Slater was born on October 7, 1934 to the late Grady Slater and Sarah 
McClain Slater Badger in Liberty County. He departed this life on Monday, September 14, 
2015 at the Rosemont @ Stone Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Stone Mountain, Georgia. 
He received his formal education in Tattnall County at the Glennville Junior High School. 
Eager to serve his country, he was inducted into the U.S. Army on October 29, 1952 at the 
age of 18 years old. On June 30, 1953, PVT Slater of Company M, 223rd Infantry Regiment 
received the 40th Infantry Division in Korea - the Combat Infantryman Badge for his active 
participation in ground combat against an armed enemy of the United States. 
After serving his country he worked several jobs to include the U.S. Railroad Service, Georgia 
Power Hatch Company, Claxton Bakery and as a produce truck driver. 
On December 28, 1975 he was ordained as Deacon by the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist 
Church, Claxton, Georgia where he served faithfully. 
He joined hands in marriage to Lillie Mae Bacon Slater Smart. From that union five kids 
were born. 
Preceding him in death is his mother, Sarah McClain Slater Badger and father Grady Slater, 
daughter Lillie Jane Washington Slater, three sisters: Evelyn Duce Bacon, Melrose Mellie 
Jackson and Flossie Mae Badger Norman; three brothers; Felton Slater, Roosevelt Slater and 
Moses J. Badger, Jr. 
He leaves to cherish his memories two daughters: Jacquline Slater Greenhouse, Buford, GA; 
and Shirley Marie Reynolds, Miami, FL. Four sons: James T. JT Slater, Claxton, GA; 
Clinton (Marion) Slater, Stone Mountain, GA;Willie James Slater (Eileen) Bacon, Las Vegas, 
NV; and Willie Edward Floyd, Claxton, GA. Five sisters: Kathy Sapp and Ernestine Badger 
Henderson both of Oakland, CA; Sarah Williams, Annie Grace Badger and Jenel (Roy) 
Hayward all of Claxton, GA. Two brothers: Willie E. Badger, Sacramento, CA; and Ernest 
R. Badger, Dale City, CA. One great aunt. Grade Davis, Claxton, GA; sister-in-law Naomi 
Slater, Claxton, GA and brother-in-law Joe Bacon, Daisy, GA. 17 grands, 19 great grands 
and 3 great-great grands, 3 step sons, 1 step daughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives 
and friends. 
 
Rev. Michael P. Dickerson, Presiding 
Prelude 
Processional (Final Viewing) 
Selection.............................................Choir 
Scriptures 
Old Testament..........................Rev. Earl Ricks 
New Testament.....................Rev. Johnny Levant 
Remarks (3 Minutes, Please) 
Solo..........................................Joyce Johnston 
Poem..............................................Gerri Rock 
Selection..............................................Choir 
Acknowledgements ....Yvonne Flodges, Harpers Funeral Home 
Selection..............................................Choir 
Eulogy....................................Rev. James Howard 
Recessional 
The family will receive friends and share repast 
in the social hall of Green Cypress Baptist Church. 
Demetrio L. Slater 
Clinton Slater, Jr 
Riko Slater 
Kwasie Batty Slater 
Diovinte  Slater 
Michael Slater 
 
Roosevelt Slater, Jr. Eddie Jackson 
Kelly Slater 
Family and Friends 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME 
125 North Broad Street  Claxton, Georgia 30417 
(912) 739-2658 
Juanita B. Hodges 
Owner 
Yvonne Hodges 
General Manager 
Harold Jones 
Assistant Manager