SGM (Ret) Donald Wayne Slater, 79 of Waynesville, Mo., a United States Army retired Sergeant Major, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Mercy Hospital of St. Louis, Mo.
SGM (Ret) Slater is survived by his sister: Linda Bowman (Bob) of Waynesville, Mo.; niece: Betsy Johnson (Matt) of Crocker, Mo.; great-nephews: Bryan Johnson and Ben Johnson, both of Crocker, Mo.; along with several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of SGM (Ret) Donald Slater and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com
