Lt. Col. Richard G. Slone

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June 1, 2020

Lt. Col.  Richard G. Slone
Don Gentile Composite Squadron 709
Ohio Wing

Richard G. Slone, 73, of Piqua, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1946 in Piqua to the late Gordon and Shirley (Asher) Slone.

Survivors include two daughters, Shanda (Phillip) Ashbrook and Robin (Gary) Hughes all of Piqua; two sons, Stephen (Rhonda) Slone of Piqua, Jeff Ballard of Greenville; 6 grandchildren, Wyatt, Levi, Emmett, Matthew, Derrick, and Jack; step-granddaughter Amy and her children, Nate Noah and Kimmy; a brother, George (Sue) Slone of Conifer, Colorado; and his nephew Gordon. He was preceded in death by his baby boy.

Mr. Slone was a past member of Piqua Baptist Church, and worked for Hartzell, Good Kiln and for himself at the Loramie Creek Saw Mill. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army, National Guard, and Civil Air Patrol, and he retired as an officer. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 184, and was a member of the Veteran's Elite Tribute Squad. Richard enjoyed woodworking and carpentry at his saw mill. Richard could often be found reading a good book and spending time in the outdoors.