W. Frank Slaughter

W. Frank Slaughter was born January 24, 1942 in Holmes County, Florida to W. Clifton Slaughter and Mandie Thomas Slaughter. He passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital just shy of his 81st birthday. Frank lived a full life and was many things to many people. He was first and foremost an Amazing Dad to his two daughters Taija Slaughter and Kristina Slaughter Petrandis but was also known as Papa, Coach, Snowman, Uncle Frank, Golfer, Popsicles Pop and an avid dedicated Florida State Football Fan! He dedicated 42 years to Municipal Code Corporation where he had many years of fun stories with longtime coworkers that he brought home and we still laugh about today. During those years of work he also took great pride in being a Coach and coached his daughter, Taija Slaughter thru all levels of city and travel softball until her college softball career began. He also worked very hard at attempting to coach his younger daughter Kristina Slaughter Petrandis to play ball but as a good coach, he recognized her strengths and spent quality time with her shopping, socializing and gathering her friends instead. His coaching career then went on to Coach through the City of Tallahassee switching to Baseball. He started with little league and stayed with most of the same boys thru Jr and Sr major levels. He was always invested in each of those young men’s success and followed them through the years personally and professionally after they grew up. After retirement he focused on one of his greatest achievements and became dedicated to being “Papa” to his Granddaughter Adeline Petrandis and later to his Grandson Jake Petrandis. He also took time to play golf for many years with same group of men on Tuesdays at Wildwood which he thoroughly enjoyed their friendships and competition. Many people Frank cherished have passed before him such as, his Brother William Slaughter, his sister Betty Forehand, his nephew Billy Slaughter and his wife Diana Council Slaughter. He is survived by his two daughters, two grandchildren and many dearly loved Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends. His daughters would also like to thank Angie Hughes for her love for Frank these last 5 years and the special time she spent with him during his last days. Visitation and viewing will be held on January 21, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 am at Family Funeral Home at Harvey-Young Chapel, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. Immediately following the service, Franks daughters would like to invite you to attend a Luncheon held in his honor at one of his favorite places: Wakulla Springs Lodge, 550 Wakulla Park Road Crawfordville, FL 32327. Skip & Trey Young along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family with their arrangements. Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel. 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com

W. Frank Slaughter

January 24, 1942 - January 17, 2023