Samuel Jude “Sammy” Slatsky, was born May 15, 1956 and died July 30, 2016 in the home he grew up in.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Alice Slatsky.
He is survived by his sister, Ann Jackson; brother in law, Mike Jackson; sister in law and loving caregiver, Gail Coyle.
Funeral services will be Tuesday August 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father Vernon Huguley will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 10 am until 12 pm at the church.
A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, he loved the Lord and his Catholic faith.
Sammy graduated from Minor High School and the University of Montevallo, where he played on the tennis teams. He continued to love the game and even recently tried to play. He taught and coached many over the years, from children to adults, but young folks were his favorite.
He retired as custodian from Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Besides doing his job, he supported and encouraged the children, attending their ball games and special programs, and volunteering to work with the high school tennis team. He coached little league baseball and basketball. He also worked for years in prison ministries with adults and juveniles. He witnessed to them and wrote each one personally.
War Eagle!
New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home, Dora directing 205-648-2323
