"Dear David and Kent, My memory of your dad goes all the way back to Y-Indian Guides Blackfoot tribe over 50 years ago then the days of him being a good Scouting parent. As an adult I knew him as my banker and as a community leader. He truly was a gentle and a good man. May we all live a life similar to the example he lived. J T Dozier"
In loving memory of
Paul Slack
December 2, 1924 - June 15, 2021
Meryln Paul Slack, age 96, of Quincy, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 10:45 am in Good Samaritan Home.
Paul was born December 2, 1924 in Iowa, the son of Fred and Mary Knight Slack. He married Dorothy Ann Witt on March 3, 1956 in Trinity United Church of Christ. She preceded him in death on September 2, 2005.
He lived a long and satisfying life. He was a gentle, kind man with strong moral character and integrity. Paul was always helping others while working at State Street Bank. He volunteered and served on many non-profit boards in Quincy: including; the American Heart Association; United Way of Adams County; QUincy Breakfast Optimists; Trinity United Church of Christ; American Red Cross; and Good Samaritan Home. Paul served as a Corporal in the United States Army with the 30th Infantry Regiment at Fort Benning, GA.
Paul enjoyed gardening, especially growing roses. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed having cats and dogs. He was also a patron of the Arts, attending many Quincy Community Theatre performances, and the Quincy Symphony concerts. He sang in the church choir and called upon fellow church members who were in the hospital or nursing homes.
Paul is survived by his two sons, Kent Slack of Quincy, and David Slack of Tampa, FL; and a granddaughter, Erica Dororthy Ann (Jacob) Maddox of Tampa, FL.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, three sisters, and a sister-in-law, Marian Witt.
Private family service will be held at Greenmount Cemetery with military honors conducted by the United States Army Funeral Detail and American Legion Post 37.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials: Good Samaritan Home Foundation or Mississippi Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Condolences Kent on your loss. "
"Paul preceded me as president of the Quincy Optimist Club. It was due to his inspiration and tutelage that the the club in the following year achieved both Honor and Distinguished Club recognition from Optimist International for only the second time in the club?s history. I will always have fond memories of Paul. Godspeed and we?ll done. Tom Arnold"
"Our deepest sympathy. Your father was the best!"
"What a nice,caring man he was. While your mom was in good Sam your dad was so thoughtful and devoted to her. I worked in social services and got to know both of you very well. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Judy argabright"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. Paul was always so upbeat and cheerful and a super volunteer. I remember him fondly as one of the Uncle Sam Volunteers. "
"Kent Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. He was one of the most kind, compassionate man of deep integrity. It was always my pleasure to talk with him at QCT. The world was a better place because of him. Thoughts and Prayers Donna and Bill Haire"
"Dear Kent and David, You have my Deepest Sympathy. Always enjoyed visiting with your Dad and your Mother. May God bless both of you. God Bless, Wanda O'Hara"