Eugene Edward "Gene" Slaughter
Marriages
Agnes Wheatley - August 5, 1918
Burial Details
Obituaries
Eagle Valley Enterprise page 1 - July 5, 1946
OBITUARY OF EUGENE EDWARD SLAUGHTER
The death of Gene Slaughter at his home on June 27, was a great surprise and shock to his family and neighbors. He had been active up to the moment of his sudden death, having returned home from his sheep camp on the range but a short time before.
Eugene Edward Slaughter was born in Denver, Colo., July 13, 1897, and died quite suddenly at his home in Gypsum valley, June 27, 1946, at the age of 48 years, 11 months and 14 days.
He came to Gypsum with his folks in 1898, attended school in the Upper Gypsum school, growing to young manhood in the Gypsum neighborhood.
Mr. Slaughter joined the United States army July 20, 1917, and served during World War I until Dec. 21, 1918, attaining the rank of sergeant in the Medical corps.
Mr. Slaughter and Miss Agnes Wheatley were united in marriage Aug. 5, 1918, to which union there were born Eugene, jr., who served in the army during World War II, and Betty, now Mrs. Compton.
The deceased was engaged during all of his adult life in stock raising and farming, being very active until death suddenly called him.
Gene Slaughter was an active member of Eagle River Valley Post No. 150, American Legion, holding many important offices in the Legion, including that of commander, in the past.
Besides the widow and two children and two grandchildren, Nancy Compton and William Compton, jr., there are many neighbors, comrades and other friends to mourn the loss of this good citizen and friend.
The memorial service was held in Legion hall at Gypsum, Monday, July 1, 1946, at 2 p. m., with Eagle River Post No. 150, American Legion in charge, with Willis Staup as commander and Paul A. Shields, Chaplain. The body was laid to rest in Cedar Hill cemetery with military honors, the Legion being in charge.
Mr. Slaughter had friends and acquaintances all over the county and many of them attended the funeral services from distant parts of the county.
