Wardell Slaughter of Montclair, New Jersey transitioned on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Henry Tom and Vastula Slaughter.
Wardell attended schools in Carbondale, Illinois and went on to pursue a career in engineering.
He was employed at the Picatinny Arsenal in Wharton, New Jersey and after many years of service he retired from the Federal Defense Department.
He was longtime resident of Montclair, New Jersey and worshipped at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Montclair. He loved being a member of his church community and actively participated on committees and various church events and activities.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter: Betty Wright of Chicago, Illinois, granddaughter: Cecile Wright of Houston Texas, siblings: James Slaughter of Sherman, Illinois, Jewel Thompson, Geraldine Brown, Barbara Tipton all of Carbondale, Illinois, and Lauretha Slaughter of Montclair, New Jersey, and a host of nieces and nephews.
