James Slaton Obituary in Grantville at Sewell Mortuary

James Slaton

April 29, 1950 - April 04, 2025

Obituary For James Slaton

With humble respect, Sewell Mortuary in Grantville announces the transition of James Slaton on April 4th, 2025.

Funeral service will be at Mt Sinai Baptist Church at 1:PM on April 12th, 2025.

Viewing will be on Friday the 11th from 4 to 6 PM at Sewell Mortuary.

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great
grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, James Slaton
transitioned to glory on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8AM. He
was known by his family and friends for his humility and
kindness, and as a quiet man who listened more, spoke
less and prayed much. He lived a purpose-driven life, and
was honored to represent his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

James Slaton was born to the late Wilbert and Kate Hood
Slaton on April 29, 1950. As humble as he was, he was a
part of the draw to the ball diamond in Alvaton on
weekends because he was a great baseball player.
Whenever he, his brothers, TH and WF, his brother-in-law,
Thornton Parks, Willie C. Compton, Joe Henry Pope, Jerry
and Stewart Wimbish, Steve Parks and Guy Pope, Sr., were
on the field, the other team was in trouble. They made
Alvaton famous and put us on the map. On weekends, you
could barely drive through by the ball diamond…they
brought so much excitement to the community of Alvaton!
If you knew James (aka Tootsie), you know he loved to fish – catch them and eat them! His favorite place was sitting
on a bank of the river or in a boat with a fishing pole.

James Slaton was a hard worker and throughout his life
worked for various companies like Delta Airlines in Atlanta,
Georgia, HiBrands Foods and Fasson Avery Dennis in
Peachtree City, Georgia, and Huddleston Elementary
School in Peachtree City, Georgia, and other schools in the
Fayette County School System.

James Slaton was married to the late Annie Doris
Alexander Slaton for 51 years. He served faithfully as her
support and partner in life until her death on January 29,
2022. James and Annie loved music and faithfully served
as music directors of the Gospel Vision at Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church. Not only did they teach music to the children, but
they taught them the Word of God! He also mentored and
taught many others who had a desire to learn how to play
the lead and base guitars; but his favorite was the lead
guitar which he played for Gospel Vision, the Dixie Aires
and whenever asked to help! James and Annie found ways to
serve and to be a blessing to others. They even served by
growing vegetables and sharing them with family and the
community. James had the heart of a servant, and he served
any way that he could – whether a kind word, praying with
someone, or sharing vegetables, he found a way to show the love
of God.

When Rev. Amos Alexander started the Dixie Aires, James joined
the group. The early members of the group were “Big John”
Jackson, Willie C. Compton, Melvin Talley, Gene Talley, Henry
Sinkfield, James Slaton, Roger McDowell, “Knocky” Melson and
Ernest Melson, and they began singing wherever they had an
opportunity to sing about the goodness of God. In 1979, Big John
and the New Dixie Aires eventually did their first album recording
entitled, “If You Need A Friend.”

He leaves his legacy and to cherish his memories his children –
Sherease Slaton; James Slaton, Jr; and Gabriel (Jesseka) Slaton;
his grandchildren – Keyante Slaton, Danterrious Slaton and
LeKeisha Birts; and great-grandchildren – Elijah Slaton, Malakai
Slaton, and Messiah Leach; his sisters, Lizzie Ruth Slaton, Ida Mae
Barber, Diane Slaton Walker; a brother, Willie Lee Slaton; sisters-in-law, Missionary and Elect Lady, Loretta Slaton, Dorthy Mae Parks,
Linda Kendall, Shirley Owens, Katie Alexander, Elaine Alexander;
brothers-in-law, Amos Alexander, III and Eddie Kendall; and a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife and partner for life,
Annie Doris Alexander Slaton; his father and mother, Mr. Wilbert
and Kate Hood Slaton; his step-mother, Lizzie Slaton; his father
and mother-in-law, Rev. Amos and Thelma Alexander; his six (6)
sisters, Lizzie Kate Slaton, Willie Kate Slaton, Willie Mae Slaton,
Johnny Mae Leach, Ira Bell Slaton and Lena Mae Lyon; two (2)
brothers, Willie Frank Slaton and Thomas Henry Slaton; sisters-in
law, JoAnne Alexander, Annessette Hutcherson and Elizabeth
Slaton; and brothers-in-law, Thornton Parks, Stanley Alexander
and Selvester Barber.

James Slaton is in Heaven now doing what he loved most –
praising God, making music and fishing!

Sewell Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with providing end-of-life services to the family.

Program

Services

11 Apr

Public Viewing

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Sewell Mortuary 220 Charlie Patterson Rd Grantville, GA 30220 Get Directions »

12 Apr

Funeral Service

01:00 PM

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 5710 Mount Carmel Road Gay, GA 30218 Get Directions »

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Condolences

April 15, 2025

Susan Green & family

My most sincere condolences on the passing of a very fine Christian man. I worked with Mr. James for many years at Huddleston Elementary School. May special memories bring you comfort and peace.
April 14, 2025

Evette Beasley

Amos and Elaine, Sending my condolences to all the family. Evette
April 12, 2025

Gisela Slaton

Rest in Paradise Uncle James (Toosie). You will be deeply missed. I know you and dad are singing in the heavenly choir now. Take your rest. Love your niece Gisela
April 12, 2025

Margie Henry

My condolences to his family and friends
April 12, 2025

Margie Henry

My condolences to you and your family and friends praying for you all during this difficult time
April 11, 2025

Pricillo

Condolences & Prayers for the family !
April 11, 2025

Sandra Judge

You can rest now, I will Miss you.. Forever in my ❤️
April 11, 2025

Keisha Nichole

RIP Uncle Toosie ! You will be missed! Love your nieces Nichole and Andrea, nephews Carvis and Quintin.
April 07, 2025

Debbie jackson

Rest in peace now you and Annie together again
April 07, 2025

Shirley Mcgruder

My condolences to the Family
April 07, 2025

Shirley Mcgruder
April 05, 2025

Tony Godfrey

RIP Mr. James. Your journey is over and now your can rest in paradise