It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Kent Slater announces his passing on December 21, 2023, at Selby General Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. Larry was born on June 18, 1936, in Betsy Layne, Kentucky to John L Slater and Hazel Crum Slater. His survivors include wife of 62 years. Sharon Lee Slater; daughter Julia and husband Dr. Jeff Hammons of Marietta OH; grandson Jared and wife Olivia Hammons of Chicago IL; grandson Justin Hammons of Marietta OH; sister-in-law Susy and husband Terry Bragg of McConnelsville OH; brother-in-law Edward and wife Charlotte McGrath of Columbus OH. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Jeffery Kent Slater, his parents John L and Hazel Slater, a special aunt Norma F. Crum, and his in-laws Winnifred and Bernard McGrath. Larry was a graduate of Muskingum University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and obtained a master’s degree from Ohio University. He started his career in education as a teacher and coach in Morgan County Schools. He then moved to Marietta City Schools where he served as an administrator until his retirement. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Marietta Rotary Club, YMCA Board Member, and Marietta Country Club. He had many hobbies which included being an avid sports fan, especially Kentucky Wildcats Basketball; hosting Sports Slants radio show; golfing; and watching his grandsons’ sporting events.