William “Bill” Albert Sligh, Sr., 67, of Dayton, TN, died at his home Saturday afternoon, December 13, 2014.
Bill was born in Rhea County on February 25, 1947 to the late Woodrow and Myrtle (Smith) Sligh; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Sligh; and his great-grandson, Blaz Deckar Johnson Baldwin.
Bill was a lifelong resident of Rhea County where he was a commercial fisherman and rock mason. He loved country music and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathryn (Ballard) Sligh; 11 children, Ginger Sligh, Betty Jo Everett, Janie Parton, Mylinda Green, John (Chassidy) Ballard, Charlie (Roseann) Sligh, Paula Sligh and Johnathon Sligh all of Dayton, William “Josh” Sligh, Jr. of Chattanooga, Mary Ruth Gilbert of Spring City and Frankie Sligh of Spokane, WA; two sisters, Mary Crowe and Doris (Randy) Alvey both of Dayton; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
The family has requested contributions be made to the funeral home to assist with Bill’s funeral expenses.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 16 from 12-3 p.m. at the Vanderwall Funeral Home, who has charge of the arrangements, after which Bill will be taken to his home property to be laid to rest.