Robert Dale Slagley

Robert “Dale” Slagley, 58, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday October 14, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.  Dale was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.

Dale was born on October 22, 1965, in Harrison, Arkansas to Robert Junior and Lenora (Roller) Slagley.  He married Stacy Renee Waggoner on August 4, 1989, in Zinc, Arkansas.  Dale Spent 25 years as a volunteer firefighter for the Zinc Rural Fire Department.  He worked on his cousin’s farm, The Friends Orchard since he was 14 years old.  Dale was a selfless man who never met a stranger. He loved his family unconditionally.  Dale enjoyed watching football, wrestling, basketball and baseball.  He will be missed by many!

Dale is preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, two brothers, and three angel grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Stacy Slagley of Harrison, Arkansas, two daughters Renee (Byron) Scott of Lead Hill, Arkansas, Billie Slagley of Harrison, Arkansas, one son Jacob (Mikayla Melbourne-Slagley) Slagley of Harrison, Arkansas, one sister Helen (John) Laubenstein, three grandchildren Emma Close and Cody Slagley of Harrison, Arkansas and Baby Charles Slagley (due 2025).  Also, he leaves behind one niece, three great nieces and two great nephews.  

Honorary Pallbearers are Bill (DeShay) Melbourne, Rocky (Wanda) Friend, Eric Friend, Marion Newman, David Newman, John Waggoner and Paul Devore.

A Celebration of Life is planned to be held at Silver Valley Church in Harrison, Arkansas on Saturday October 19, at 10:00AM.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation in Lead Hill, Arkansas.    

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