Michael Lee Slayton, 66 of Huntington, WV, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus, at his residence on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Truman Maynard and Mike’s uncle, Sam (Louise) Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. He was born August 18, 1944 to Thelma Slayton his beloved mother of Burlington, OH, and the late Charles Slayton. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Gillenwater. He was retired with 30 years of service from Marathon Ashland Oil. Mike was a risk taking, thrill seeking daredevil who was happiest when golfing, hunting, fishing and camping with his kids. He left to mourn and celebrate his life, his five children, Michael Keith (Renea) Slayton, Jennifer Burdette and her companion, Randall McCallister; Teresa Mercedes with whom he made his home; and Vertia Slayton their mother; Brandon Lee Slayton and Brittany Slayton and their mother Tami Slayton. He left behind fourteen grandchildren, Mercedes Branch, Genesis Mercedes, Moses Mercedes, Alliyah Burdette, McKenzee Burdette, Skylar McCallister, Benjamin McCallister, Michael Scott (Melanie) Slayton, Ryan Slayton, Ashley Smith, Joey Whitley, Aiden Agosti and Austin Slayton. He is also survived by a brother, whom he truly loved and a sister-in-law, Gary and Beverly Slayton; four sisters, Kay Miller, Carolyn Gorman, Beverly Kelly and Donna Vickers and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Keith, Gary, Todd, Scott, and Ryan Slayton and Joey Whitley. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 P.M. at Beard Mortuary.

II Corintians 5:8 To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Mike is now with the Master.