Thomas T. Slate, 84 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his home. Mr. Slate was born in Carroll County, VA to the late Jeremiah and Susan Bell Zora Hanks Slate. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Debbie Nester and several siblings.

Survivors include his wife, Shirlene T. Slate of the home; sons, Richard Slate and Tom Slate; daughter, Susan Hart all of Illinois and step-daughter, Donna Tarquinio of Florida; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Rev. Ricky Atkins and Dr. Allen Cherry officiating. Burial will follow in the Nester Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Grover King Post 115 and the Air Force. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.