New Hebron
Funeral Home
Chancellor Funeral Home
Visitation
FEB 23. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CST) and FEB 24. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CST)
Chancellor Funeral Home Byram Location
7225 S Siwell Rd
Byram, MS 39272
Service
FEB 24. 1:00 PM (CST)
Chancellor Funeral Home Byram Location
7225 S Siwell Rd
Byram, MS 39272
Burial to follow at Terry Cemetery
Obituary
Another great Airman and Fallen Hero have been released from duty, passed from our ranks on February 20, 2021, and moved on to his heavenly home. TSgt(ret) James (Jimmy) William (Sluggo) Slawson, age 70, a retired member of the MS Air National Guard who had served within 172d Airlift Wing (AW), 172d Maintenance Squadron has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord. TSgt Slawson was the son-in-law to CW4(Ret) Clyde Reves Sr.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Airman. We applaud your patriotism and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, this country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Obituary
James was born on October 11, 1950 in Decatur, MS to James Audrey William Slawson and Annie Jean Wilson Slawson. He played football for the Pearl Pirates in the 1960s. He was a Pearl Pirate through and through and continued to support the team by driving the equipment truck for the Award-winning Pearl Pirate Band for eight years. From 1975—1978, Mr. Slawson served as a volunteer Fireman in Flowood, MS. He was a crew chief for the Air Guard for 29 ½ years, receiving multiple Air Force awards on the state and federal level. He was also employed with the MDOC for 16 years as a maintenance supervisor. In his spare time, James loved hunting, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and Poppa to his grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Steve Slawson and sister, Joyce Thrash.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Reves Slawson; daughters, Angela (Shannon) Bullock of Pearl and Elaine (Carl) McLemore of Terry; brother, Bobby Ray (Connie) Slawson of Polkville; sister, Dorothy Slawson of Brandon; grandchildren, Hannah and Alexis Spruiell, Nixon James Bullock, and Skylar McLemore.