1947 – 2026
Phillip “Phil” Slater, 79, of Independence passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 6, 2026.
He was born in 1947 in Sweet Home, the son of Lee and Edith Slater. He grew up in Sweet Home, Sisters and Detroit.
He attended Detroit High School and Sweet Home High School.
After graduating from Sweet Home High school, he was drafted into the United States Army.
Following his military service, Phil returned to…