Rex William Sluder

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July 29, 1930 ~ January 24, 2019


Resided in: Leicester, NC

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Rex William Sluder, 88, of Leicester, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019, at his home. A native of Buncombe Co., Rex was a son of the late Clyde and Fannie Foster Sluder. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Glenna Rubino and Mildred Culbertson, and brothers, Clyde Ray Sluder and Van Sluder. Mr. Sluder was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea. He and his wife had a furniture upholstery business together for over 50 years. Surviving are his wife, Georgia Capps Sluder; daughters, Linda White, Brenda Shelton (Roger), and Denise Seager (Duke); son, Leonard Sluder; brothers, Bill and Riley Sluder; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Sluder will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Christopher Seager officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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  3. You all in in my prayers. I hope you feel God’s presence carrying you through this difficult time. He is with you every step of the way. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

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  5. Dear Georgia & Family,
    Our deepest sympathy to all of you. It is always so hard to give up your loved one but know that he is in a much better place and is free of all his earthly health problems. He was one of the nicest men in our neighborhood and always so friendly. Cherish your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Again our condolences to all of you.

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  6. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give all of you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love you all. Let me know if there is anything you need.

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  7. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

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  9. Brenda and Roger and the Sluder family, I am so sorry for your loss .Rex was a great man . Rex and my late husband we’re friends. Rex upholstered several items of furniture for me and my family. God bless you all.

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  10. Duke, Denise and family; I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I have always thought he was one of the kindest and most respectful men I ever met. A true gentleman. He did some upholstery work for me a few times many years ago. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  15. Our hearts are breaking for Ms Georgia & the family. Much love & prayers for all of you. Jim, Debby, Jesse & Becky

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  17. My thoughts and prayers are with you .I miss our yearly visit to be with the family. I have so many good memories of our time together. I wish I could be there, but I will be there in spirit. So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to our family.

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  18. Praying for you and your family! May Gods love surround you and keep you! Much love to you, Brenda and Roger.

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  19. Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort in the fond memories of your loved one. The Bible also offers words of comfort during times of bereavement. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 states ‘God will comfort us in all our trials.’?

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  21. My sincere condolences to you all in the loss of your husband/father’s presence in this life. My prayers are for you all to be surrounded with love and comfort in your time of memorializing him.

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  22. May God Bless and comfort you and your family during this time of the grief. It is a Blessing to know that God will be with of you all during this time with his loving arms around all of you. All of your are in my prayers.

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