Funeral Services for Shannon Dale Slaughter, age 36, of Brownwood will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Cartwright officiating; burial will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home.
Shannon Dale Slaughter was born January 7, 1980, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood, Texas to Carolyn Lunceford and Johnny Slaughter. He left this life for his heavenly one on December 21, 2016.
Shannon leaves behind his mother, Carolyn Lunceford Seward of Lake Brownwood; father, Johnny Slaughter and wife Sue of Blanket; grandparents, Royce and Hazel Eaton of Lake Brownwood, Judy and Larry Allen of Bangs; beloved sons, Gage Dale Slaughter and Trevor Lee Slaughter of Bangs; two sisters, Chasity Cartwright and husband Mark of Lampasas, Amberlea Wilson and husband Evan of Early; two brothers, Ethan Newton and wife Angela of Hamilton, Strayder Seward and wife Lauren of Fort Riley, Kansas; four step-brothers and their wives, Edgar Mullins of Blanket, Tim Ingram of Blanket, Dany Forbess of Grosvenor, Michael Forbess of Brownwood. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, countless extended family members, and the best of friends. He was preceded in death by his step-father Dany Forbess.
Shannon was unapologetically himself. His friends and family knew him for saying what was on his mind, no matter the situation… even when it was wildly and (hilariously) inappropriate! Shannon referred to himself as a master chef, he could be found cooking for a crowd every opportunity he got; whether it was in the kitchen or in the back yard his exceptional skills were something he was happy to share with anyone. A lover of all music, he was always there with a song for any one, any mood, and the best dance moves. Whether it was playing saxophone in the high school band, cooking out, watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys and University of Texas Longhorns play, his competitive nature and desire to win met you with a contagious smile and a little bit of trash talking. Shannon never met a stranger and he would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation; he took pride in being able make someone else smile. His heart was even bigger than his personality.
Shannon lived his life to the fullest every day. His family asks that you spend time with your children, celebrate your loved ones and make a toast to enduring friendships lifelong and beyond. That is what he would wish for you.
The family request in lieu of flowers memorials and donations can be made to Shannon’s funeral expenses. Online condolences for the family are welcome at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com.
