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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 18 Sep 2009.
Guy Tom Foster obituary
- [S26] Berry Funeral Home, (www.berryfuneralhome.com), 25 Jan 2013.
July 12, 1959 - January 25, 2013
Slagle, Michael Wayne- age 53, went to be with our Lord, January 25, 2013. He was a 27 year veteran with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a member of Corryton Masonic Lodge and FOP Lodge #36. Mike was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Roger Lynch; grandparents, Frank and Lura Slagle; Guy Tom and Louise Forster. He leaves to celebrate his life, loving wife and best friend, Laura; his favorite little buddy, "Oscar Lee"; his father and mother, Jake and Judy Slagle; sister and brother-in-law, Janeene and Mike Smith; daughters, Kacye Baker and Whitney Gosnell; son, Chad Slagle; 6 grandchildren; mother-in-law, Melinda Lynch and fiancé Sam Palmer; adopted daughter, Kirsten Butler; special family, Mike and Pat Higgs and Rosemary Carroll. Masonic services will be held by Corryton Masonic Lodge in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home by Mike Lett at 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Funeral services will follow after the Masonic service with Rev. Denny Ford officiating. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 30, 2013 and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for a 1:00 pm graveside service. The family will receive friends from 4:30-7:00 pm Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Pallbearers will be Mike Higgs, Mark Higgs, Don Boshears, Dennis Murray, Adam Bowman and Jessie Brooks. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Dyer, Rodney King, Don Medley, Sam Palmer and Jeff Ford. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
- [S27] The Daily Times, http://www.thedailytimes.com/, (Blount County, Tennessee), 25 Jan 2013.
State trooper dies following Knox County crash
KNOXVILLE — A Tennessee state trooper died Friday while on duty in the Knoxville District.
Trooper Michael Slagle, 53, died following a crash on Longmire Road in Knox County shortly before 7 a.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security,
He was discovered unresponsive and was unable to be revived at the scene. Tennessee Highway Patrol spokeswoman Dalya Qualls said Slagle died of natural causes, not of injuries related to the crash.
A preliminary investigation indicated Slagle was traveling on Longmire Road in the direction of Emory Road when he came upon an icy incline. His vehicle slid off the left side of the road and struck several small trees. The vehicle apparently stopped in a ditch off the roadway.
Slagle was driving to work when the accident occurred, Qualls said.
Colonel Tracy Trott said in a Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security news release that Slagle will be greatly missed.
“Trooper Slagle was a 26-year veteran of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He was a model trooper and a good man. It is a very sad day for our Highway Patrol family and all who knew Michael,” Trott said. “Our prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”
Slagle joined the THP in 1986. Originally from Grainger County, he was initially assigned to Campbell County. During his tenure, he served in both Union and Knox Counties before his current assignment in the Supreme Court detail in Knox County.
Slagle became a field training officer in 2000. Outside of his duties as a state trooper, he also helped provide security for the University of Tennessee marching band in 2003.
Prior to becoming a state trooper, he served as a deputy sheriff for the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office from 1978-1985.
He is a 1978 graduate of Rutledge High School in Grainger County.
Slagle is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
- [S27] The Daily Times, http://www.thedailytimes.com/, (Blount County, Tennessee), 28 Jan 2013.
Honoring fallen trooper: U.S. Honor Flag to fly at officer’s funeral
By Joel Davis | (joeld@thedailytimes.com)
The United States Honor Flag arrived at McGhee Tyson Airport on Monday and will be flown in honor of the late Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Michael Slagle.
Slagle, 53, died Friday following a crash on Longmire Road in Knox County shortly before 7 a.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, He was discovered unresponsive and was unable to be revived at the scene. Slagle died of natural causes, not of injuries related to the crash.
The arrival of the flag was greeted with a water-cannon salute and an honor guard of state troopers and representatives of other law enforcement agencies.
THP Sgt. Randall Martin said Slagle was a good man. “Everybody who knew him, he was a friend to,” Martin said. “If you didn’t have something and needed it, he was one of the guys to help out.”
This could be picking up a stranded co-worker at 3 a.m. or buying food for someone hungry, Martin said. “He was an even better trooper. He was always fair to people. He always showed them respect.”
The U.S. Honor Flag originally flew over the Capitol Building in Texas. Shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the flag was sent to New York City, where it was flown at ground zero during the recovery efforts and at memorial services. Family members requested the flag be used for all other servicemen and women around the nation, honoring them just as the heroes of 9/11 were honored.
Since then, the U.S. Honor Flag has been flown to cities all around the nation, and in October 2004, the flag traveled to Kuwait, Qatar and Iraq.
The flag will displayed during Slagle’s funeral and burial services. “We requested the honor flag,” Martin said. “It was bestowed on us to honor his service to the state of Tennessee.”
Slagle joined the THP in 1986. Originally from Grainger County, he was initially assigned to Campbell County. During his tenure, he served in both Union and Knox Counties before his current assignment in the Supreme Court detail in Knox County.
Slagle became a field training officer in 2000. Outside of his duties as a state trooper, he also helped provide security for the University of Tennessee marching band in 2003.
Prior to becoming a state trooper, he served as a deputy sheriff for the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office from 1978-1985.
He is a 1978 graduate of Rutledge High School in Grainger County.
Slagle is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son.
Masonic services will be held by Corryton Masonic Lodge in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home by Mike Lett at 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will follow after the Masonic service with Rev. Denny Ford officiating.
Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at noon on Wednesday and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery for a 1 p.m. graveside service. Condolences may be offered at http://www.berryfuneralhome.com.
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 104260467).
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
SLAGLE, MICHAEL WAYNE TURLEY, DONNA RENEE 1980-03-22
- [S149] The Official Marriage Records of Sevier County Tennessee 1972 - 1981, Volume IV, Smoky Mountain Historical Society, (Copyright 2008), ISBN 1-890150-00-6.
- [S131] Divorce Record.
Husband's Name Wife's First Name Wife's Maiden Name County Court Date of Divorce File #
SLAGLE MICHAEL W DONNA [NOT GIVEN] UNION CHANCERY 05-18-1989 10260
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