James 'Kenneth' Sluder

James ‘Kenneth’ Sluder, age 76, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1940 to the late Rom and Nell McElyea Sluder. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Stanton Sluder; his son, Tommy Sluder; sister, Joan Sluder; and brothers, Gary Sluder and Donald Sluder.   Kenneth was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.   Those left to cherish his memories include his sons: Charles Ivan Sluder, Allen Dale Sluder and wife Regina, Kenneth Paul Sluder, James Lee Sluder and wife Angie and Donald Jay Sluder; sisters: Kathy Courtner and Karen Johnson; brother, Jerry D. Sluder; grandchildren: Matthew Sluder, Kayla Sluder, Katie Sluder, Evan Sluder, Jacob Sluder, Brittany Arnold, Kari Sluder, Angel Sluder, Derrek Sluder, Phyllicia Sluder, Brittanie Gregg and Rachel Vines; great grandchildren: Blake and Ava Csanady, Mason and Aubree Gregg and Jessalyn Rose Vines; special friends: Jim Pardue, Harold Fenner, Sandy Humphrey and Coy Proffitt; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.   Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Phillippi Cemetery with Pastor Billy Morefield officiating. Honorary pallbearers are all of Kenneth’s grandchildren.     To all my family and friends that have showed me so much kindness and love, let me say “Thank you so much.” You have been a true blessing in my life. I wish I could be there to tell you this, but you see, I have moved into my mansion in heaven and I am celebrating the time of my life with loved ones who have gone on before me. I would love to see you again and many of you I will. I hope you all will accept my best friend Jesus as your Savior and come and live here as well some day. In closing, may I say “love one another and try to always be a ‘Peace Maker’, for in this you’ll find blessing in your life.” Picture me in your hearts smiling and singing, picking on my guitar and always remember….I miss you all too.”                        With Love, James Kenneth Sluder   At other times the family will receive friends at the home of Lee Sluder, 283 Oak Hills, Mountain City, TN 37683.   Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mountaincityfh.com.   The family of James ‘Kenneth’ Sluder has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.