Son of John Quincy Slaven and Delia Ethel Bell.
Twin brother of Donald Brice Slaven. Father of Ronald Jr "RJ", Randall and Crystal Lynn Slaven.∼SLAVENS, SR., Ronald Bruce – 65
Ronald Bruce "Big Babe" Slavens, Sr., 65, of Fowler, IN, passed away at Green Hill Manor at 4:10 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Born April 1, 1949 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late John Quincy and Delia (Bell) Slaven. Ron honorably served in the National Guard.
He married Maryann Burk on September 18, 1980 in Oxford. Ron was a forklift driver and loaded trucks for Benton County Hybrid and Lowe Seed Companies. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, horse- shoes, basketball, and his dog, "Sugar".
Surviving are two sons, Ronald Bruce Slaven Jr. of Indianapolis and Randy L. Slaven of Fowler, two step-sons, Jason Lynn Borders of Macon, MO and Douglas Wayne Borders of Kirksville, MO, two sisters, Pauline Anderson of Pine Village and Reba Watson of Sheridan, IN and a brother, Donald Slaven of Pine Village. Four grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter Crystal Lynne Slaven, four brothers, Cliff, Bob, Wendell, and Cecil Slaven, and two sisters, Ruby Daniels and Thelma Winchester.
Private family services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Simplicity Funeral Care is entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com
Son of John Quincy Slaven and Delia Ethel Bell.
Twin brother of Donald Brice Slaven. Father of Ronald Jr "RJ", Randall and Crystal Lynn Slaven.∼SLAVENS, SR., Ronald Bruce – 65
Ronald Bruce "Big Babe" Slavens, Sr., 65, of Fowler, IN, passed away at Green Hill Manor at 4:10 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Born April 1, 1949 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late John Quincy and Delia (Bell) Slaven. Ron honorably served in the National Guard.
He married Maryann Burk on September 18, 1980 in Oxford. Ron was a forklift driver and loaded trucks for Benton County Hybrid and Lowe Seed Companies. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, horse- shoes, basketball, and his dog, "Sugar".
Surviving are two sons, Ronald Bruce Slaven Jr. of Indianapolis and Randy L. Slaven of Fowler, two step-sons, Jason Lynn Borders of Macon, MO and Douglas Wayne Borders of Kirksville, MO, two sisters, Pauline Anderson of Pine Village and Reba Watson of Sheridan, IN and a brother, Donald Slaven of Pine Village. Four grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter Crystal Lynne Slaven, four brothers, Cliff, Bob, Wendell, and Cecil Slaven, and two sisters, Ruby Daniels and Thelma Winchester.
Private family services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Simplicity Funeral Care is entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com
Family Members
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Bobby Glenn Slaven
1938–2010
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Thelma Mae Slavens Winchester
1939–2012
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Reba Slaven Watson
1940–2015
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Ruby Slaven Daniels
1942–2009
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Pauline Slaven Inman Leinberger Anderson
1943 – unknown
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Clifford L "Slick" Slavens
1944–2010
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Cecil John Slavens
1945–1963
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PFC Wendell Lee Slaven
1948–1967
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Donald Brice "Babe" Slaven
1949–2020
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