LEGACY PRESERVATION - Key Persons

Little Jay, I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was a wonderful man and a great influence in my life. He taught me so much about so many things while i was work for him. He taught me about life and death. We would have long talks when he was in and i cherrish those moments for every. He touch my life and gave me a chance. You and little Jay have been in and still are in my prayers.Prayers for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. Love yall very much!

Mr. Henry Thomas Sledge Sr. Age 77, a resident of Prattville, AL, died Tuesday December 19, 2000. Funeral services with full military honors will be held Thursday December 21, 2000 at 12:30 p.m. From Ridout's Prattville Chapel with Dr. Gorman Houston and Rev. Randy Greene officiating burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Sledge retired from the United States Air Force after 28 years of service. A decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart. Later in his Air Force career he served as Flight Engineer aboard a C-130 aircraft used in air rescue. Mr. Sledge was also retired from Alabama Power after 11 years. He donated much of his time to the Boy Scouts of America and was a long time member of the Prattville First Untied Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Sledge, one daughter and son-in-law, Karen Sledge and Jay Ott, Atlanta GA, two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry "Tommy" Sledge Jr., Ogden, Utah and James "Jimmy" and Faye Sledge, Andreea Smits, Jonathan Sledge, Brandon Ott, Rachel Ott, Dillon Ott, and Megan Ott. USAF Honor Guard will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Chriestenson, Brady Wimberly, Billy Cowart, Bryan Atker, Charlie Whitten, Marvin Hurst, and Woodrow Williams. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening 6-8 PM.

Oh Papa, I miss him so much; his zest for life, his love for his family, friends, and work. I will always remember Papa smiling and laughing. Papa taught me education is important and that knowledge is power. So know Papa, even though i didn't finish college, I am always trying to read and retain any information i get my hands on. Another thing I won't forget is him calling us grandkids "doe doe brains" when we did something stupid, ha, I mean it was more towards Dillon and Cody ha. Hey, Papa was probably right about that! Anytime I see a walker(tractor) I will always think of Papa. I remember when I was little, riding on Papa's lap around the property, man i thought I was so cool. Pretty much any outside work like cutting bushes or picking a fig tree, I will always think of Papa. He loved working around the house and yard I tell ya. I miss you Papa and love you so much!