JOHN S. (DUCK) SLADE


FRANKLINTON - John Steven (Duck) Slade, 54, died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 8) at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.

He was born to John A. and Julia (Carroll) Slade Murphy. He graduated from Cary High School and had been employed by Goodwin Sand and Gravel.

Surviving: mother and stepfather, Julia Slade Murphy and Frank Murphy of Cary; sister, Nita Slade Cotten (Harold) of Garner; one nephew and one great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Alfred Slade.

Condolences may be offered at www.brownwynnecary.com.