Otis Branford Slate Sr. of South Boston died Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born in Halifax County on Oct. 28, 1938 and was 84 years of age. He was the son of the late Henry Ivie Slate and the late Sally Satterfield Slate. He was married to the late Doris Overby Slate.
He was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Otis served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a retired truck driver for Estes. Otis will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Mr. Slate is survived by his children, Chip Slate (Joncie) of Halifax and Missy Slate Henderson of Halifax; grandchildren Dru Henderson (Kelsea) of Washington, DC, Nan H. Jones (J.D.) of South Boston, Brandy Justus of South Boston, Morgen Ellis (Jonathan) of Chesterfield, and Mollie Slate of South Boston; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by siblings Lucille Conner, Pauline Henderson, Bill Slate and Osbey Slate.
A funeral will be held Friday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with the Rev. Isaac Mooneyham and the Rev. Harvey Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 25, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home.
For memorials, please consider Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax VA 24558.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services.