Slaydon, Kenneth Wayne

Kenneth Wayne Slaydon

Feb 3, 1952 – Death date: Oct 25, 2008

Kenny was born on Feb. 03, 1952, to Willie M. and Catherine Slaydon. He passed Oct. 25, 2008, at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Vernon Parish, Kenny attended Pickering High School prior to his enlistment in the Army, where he served two tours in Vietnam. After his military service, he drove a long haul for more than twenty years.

Kenny was a member of the Khe Sanh Veterans Association 8th Battalion 4th Field Artillery.

Kenny was a Life Member of VFW Post 3106 where he served as Post Commander 2003-2004, receiving National Honors as All American Commander and Team Captain.

Kenny was a member of American Legion Post 145 Disabled American Veterans Association.

He was avid fisherman. Kenny was a life member of Bass Anglers Sportsman Society.

Kenny was preceded in death by his beloved father Willie M. Slaydon and Step-Daughter Carol Ann Jones.

He is survived by his loving wife of thirteen years Linda F. Slaydon of Leesville, La.; Honored Mother Catherine Slaydon of Leesville, La.; daughter Courtney Renee’ Slaydon of Huntsville, Al.; stepdaughter Teri Lee Evans of West Virginia; stepson Gary D. Jones of Arizona; granddaughters Madysen and Jardyn; step grandchildren Cole, Ashley, Jason, Dale, Trenton, Karoline and Avin; brothers Bobby Slaydon and wife Linda of Leesville, La. David Slaydon of Leesville, La and Danny Slaydon and wife Essie of Leesville, La.; sisters Dot Welch of New Llano, La. And Geraldine Foster and husband Dennis of Rosepine, La.; Nieces Trina Williams and Renee’ Roberson; nephews Ricky Mitchell, Timmy Foster, Josh & Jake Slaydon; and many Friends, Family and Comrades.