James S. Sluder

james sluder

October 28, 1927 ~ May 12, 2020

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

James S. Sluder, 92, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020, at his residence in Asheville, North Carolina.

A native of Buncombe County, James was the son of the late Dennis and Macie Haney Sluder of Asheville. Brothers Dennis (D.R.) Sluder, Denver Sluder and Gay Sluder; and sisters Marie Stanfield, Betty Waters and Phyllis Black preceded him in death.

James was a graduate of West Buncombe High School and attended Asheville-Biltmore College.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was co-owner of Town & Country Packing Company on Leicester Highway and Sluder Packing Company in Swannanoa. He was a buyer at Schnieder Electric (Square D Company) before retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Asheville North Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Surviving are his wife and best friend of 62 years, ‘Retha Coffey Sluder, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Asheville North Seventh-day Adventist Church, 364 Broadway, Asheville, North Carolina 28804.

Services

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. I’m so sorry to see this news! I have so many fond memories from my youth. Please know that the family is in my prayers. Mom sends her love too!

  2. Jim is missed greatly. I’m thankful for all the fun times together, all the laughter and all the adventures. He was a good man and wonderful uncle.

  3. You were a wonderful treasure to meet. I was blessed to be able to take care of you and miss Retha!


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