Willie H. Slade Sr.
April 11, 1945 - December 16, 2020
Willie H. Slade Sr., known as “Stally” by family and friends, was born April 11, 1945, in Harrisburg, PA, son of the late Rufus Slade and the late Viola Jackson Slade. A graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School, Class of 1964, he attended West Virginia State, San Jose State and was united in Christian fellowship with Monumental A.M.E. Church, Steelton, PA. Stally’s employment path included retirement from Appleton, Inc., and employment at UPS and Home Depot after his retirement. Stally was an avid fan of Steel-High football and girl’s basketball as well as the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Eagles, Penn-State football and Tiger Woods. On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Stally transitioned from time to eternity joining his parents, sisters, Julia Slade, Ruby Beverly, Henrietta “Tina” Turner; and brothers, Charles and Rufus Slade. Stally’s life will be remembered by his wife, Mary Harris Slade; children, Rachel Slade, Willie “Jack” Slade Jr., Tiffany Rose; granddaughter, Taylor Harris-Slade; great-granddaughter, Skylar Slade; siblings, Irvin Slade, Helen Bryant; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Slade, Marguerite Harris and Martha Harris; brother-in-law, Donald Bowers Sr.; other family members and friends. Always Lovingly Remembered, The Family PRIVATE SERVICE FOR FAMILY ONLY! FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY YOUR NAME ALLOWING THE FAMILY TO KNOW YOU ARE THINKING OF THEM. ON-LINE STREAMING OF SERVICE. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS TAB OR MEDIA TAB (MOBILE) AND TRIBUTE WEBCAST TO VIEW.
Willie H. Slade Sr., known as “Stally” by family and friends, was born April 11, 1945, in Harrisburg, PA, son of the late Rufus Slade and the late Viola Jackson Slade. A graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School, Class of 1964,... View Obituary & Service Information