Thomas Ray Slinkard was born December 2, 1939 at St. Louis, Missouri the son of William Ray and Wilma (Green) Slinkard and passed away on November 20, 2020 at Fredericktown at the age of 80 years.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby Faye (Mills) Slinkard, son Kenneth Slinkard, brother Russell Slinkard.

Tom is survived by his children Regina Sue Slinkard and DeWayne Thomas Slinkard. Grandchildren Brittany Hamlin, Kyle Hamlin, Wyatt Hamlin, Tony Baldwin, Tyler Baldwin, Kenneth Slinkard and Adam Baldwin.