Sledge, Ricky

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• Reference Number: SLED.R001

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• Reference Number: SLED.W001
• Military Service: World War II, Seaman First Class, United States Navy
• Funeral: 29 Oct 2011, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Walter R. "Walt" Sledge, age 83, of Flora, IL died at 5:40 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Walt was born on December 1, 1927 in Cole, IL to Emory G. and Mattie (Riley) Sledge. He was united in marriage to Marilyn I. Hoskins on February 23, 1973 in Flora and they celebrated 38 anniversaries together. Marilyn preceded him in death on December 4, 2010.

Walt Sledge was the founder and president of Sledge Drilling and Walt Sledge Producing Company. After retiring from his companies, he became a partner in Futures Golf Club in Puryear, Tennessee.

When he sold his interest in this course, he purchased and operated Flora Golf and Country Club. Walt became interested in golf as a young caddy and later rose to become a top ranked amateur. He enjoyed the game throughout his life, even taking time to play a round on his wedding day in 1973.

Walt was an avid fisherman and talked about plans to get his boat on the lake again soon. He was a loyal fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

He served in the Navy during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. His memberships included the Flora Elks, Flora American Legion Post #14, Flora VFW Post #3999, Flora Moose Lodge, the NMN Club, and the Flora Golf & Country Club.

He loved his family, and especially "his girls." Because of their dedication, he was able to remain in the comfort of his home during the later days of his illness.

Walt is survived by two sons: Donald Sledge and John Conner Jr.; two daughters: Vicky Evans and Cathy S. Kieta; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a brother: Bob Sledge; two sisters-in-law: Betty Sledge and Carolyn Sehie; and good friend Lenny Henson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Marilyn), a son (Ricky Sledge), a daughter (Elizabeth Ann Conner), and a brother (Dee L. Sledge).

Funeral services for Walt Sledge were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mike Evans officiating.

Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

Memorials to the newly established Walt and Marilyn Sledge Golf Scholarship Fund or to Flora Calvary Baptist Church.

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Buried with military honors.

Walter married Hoskins, Marilyn I. on 23 Feb 1973 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Marilyn (daughter of Hoskins, Clyde J. and Dudley, Pansy) was born on 22 Jan 1938 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Dec 2010 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: HOSK.M001
• _FGRAVE: 62551096
• Funeral: 8 Dec 2010, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Marilyn Sledge, 72, of Flora, IL died at 11:35 AM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

She was born January 22, 1938 in Flora to Clyde J. & Pansy (Dudley) Hoskins. She married Walter Sledge on February 23, 1973 in Flora.

Marilyn was Vice President of Sledge Drilling in Flora and a member of the VFW & American Legion Ladies Auxiliaries and Flora Golf & Country Club.

She is survived by her husband: Walter Sledge; children: Donnie Sledge, Vicky Evans, John Conner Jr., and Cathy Kieta; twin sister: Carolyn Sehie; eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, special nephew Tim Sehie along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son (Ricky Sledge), daughter (Elizabeth Ann Conner), two brothers (Clyde Robert & Stanley Hoskins), three sisters (June Trago, Melba Dulaney, and Faith Pugh).

Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Evans officiating.

Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.

Memorials may be made to Flora Little League and Flora Kiwanis.

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• Reference Number: SLED.G001
• _FGRAVE: 175471985

George + Riley, Mattie E.. Mattie was born on 3 Mar 1890; died on 15 Jun 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: RILE.M001

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• Reference Number: HOSK.C001
• Military Service: World War I, Wagoneer, United States Army

Clyde + Dudley, Pansy. Pansy was born on 30 Apr 1898; died on 8 Mar 1973; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: DUDL.P001