Charles Jacob

Slater

Charles Jacob Slater

Charles Jacob Slater, 91, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born October 5, 1935 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Charles John and Ruth (Sherwood) Slater. On November 17, 1962, he united in marriage with his loving wife, Virginia (Harker) Slater, who preceded him in death.

Charles is survived by his beloved children, Kathleen (James) Hehl, of Lynchburg, Jennifer Slater, of Kingston, David (Amy) Slater, of Buffalo, WV, and Rachel (Chris) Corcoran, of Hallsville; grandchildren, Meghan (William) Dehart, Christina (Matthew) Wendel, Travis (Amanda) Hehl, Jacob (Kaitlyn) Hehl, John Slater, Chelsey (James) Thornhill, Emma Corcoran, and Isaac Corcoran; sisters-in-law, Carol Born, Peg Anderson, Loretta Poncelet, Barbara Anderson, Jeff (Sheila) Harker and Judy Slater; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends whom he cherished.

In addition to his parents and wife, Charles was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Slater; brothers-in-law, James Harker, Fred Born and Nick Poncelet; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Art and Clarine Harker; step-father, Claude Fowler; and former sister-in-law, Jane (Braddock) Graves.

Charles graduated from Unioto High School Class of 1954. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Korea and was a member of the Army Rifle Team. He worked as a manager at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (A-Plant) in Piketon for many years. Charles enjoyed airplanes and earned his private pilot’s license. He was also a member of the Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club and Top 10 Foreman Club. He will be deeply missed.

The family would like to thank the Chillicothe VA Hospice team for their wonderful and genuine care for Charles and his family.

Private services with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Hallsville Cemetery, Hallsville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or charity of your choice. Condolences may be made on Charles' online guestbook at www.hillfhkingston.com.