Billy Danford Slagle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Billy Danford Slagle, age 66, of Bristol, TN passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home. With his passing he is no longer suffering from diabetes or heart disease. He was a former employee of Bristol Steele and was of the Baptist faith. Billy was a loving father and grandfather. He loved watching his western movies, especially the ones in black and white and was really into NASCAR. He was predeceased by his parents, Danford and Bernice Greene Slagle. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 46 years, Kathy Slagle; sons, Brian Slagle, Todd Slagle and wife, Melinda; sister, Joyce Malcolm and husband, Harold; brother, Greg Slagle; granddaughter, Markaya and one great-great granddaughter who brought him great joy, Mia and one special niece, Katlin Slagle. The funeral service will be conducted at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Akard Funeral Home, with Dr. Clay Austin officiating. The entombment and committal will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum with military honors being conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Steve Lovins, Robert Jones, Todd Slagle and Ryan Stout. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 6:00 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Blountville, P.O. Box 587, Blountville, TN 37617. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Slagle.

Billy Danford Slagle

August 11, 1949 - June 25, 2016