Mr. Thomas Edwin Slater, 91, formerly of Walnut Drive, Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Hart Care Center.

Born on July 21, 1928 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late John Oliver Slater and Lois Macijewski Slater.Mr. Slater was retired from the Hartwell Coca Cola Bottling Company, where he was a route salesman for 36 yrs.He was also an avid car enthusiast and a former member of the Sardis Baptist Church, where he was very active in the church years ago.He was currently a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter: Susan Slater of Hartwell; a son: Mike Slater (Christy) of Gainesville GA; four sisters: Jeanette Frye, Sara Geraldine Dealveco, Louise Eckard and Minnie Lois Steele all of Hickory NC; a grandson: Ben Slater (Jessica) of Acworth GA and three great-grandchildren: Haley, Alex and Andrew Slater also survive.Mr. Slater was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Doris Reynolds Slater; a sister: Bobbie Jean Slater; a brother: Harold Slater and a step-sister: Bobbie Ann Temple

The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.Everyone will be asked to practice Social Distancing.

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Slater will be Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Jason Webb and Rev. Terry Meeks officiating.Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.

Flowers optional, memorials may be made to the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell GA 30643.