John W. Sledd, Age: 71 -  Just after 7am on Tuesday June 11, 2024 the man, the myth, the legend, John William Sledd 71, won the race to the other side. He was met by his parents John & Helene Sledd, his good friend Bob Peterie, and his other favorite Bob, a loyal yellow lab. He was the FIRST of his siblings Rose Peterie, Tom (Clara) Sledd, Rick Sledd, and David (Barb) Sledd to cross the finish line in this game of life. He is survived by his grandson Leo Sledd 5, his 3 daughters Samantha 36, Kimbra 41, Holli 48, his stepson John Mellies 46, his loving life partner Connie White Green, their beloved silver lab Floyd, and around 40 collections of who knows what.

John Sledd was born August 15, 1952 and had been preparing the people around him for his passing since the days he worked in law enforcement. It was both sudden and unexpected, and shockingly, not due to his motorcycle or getting lost and nearly drowned in the Big Niangua River. After a brief illness, John left this earth exactly as he wanted, quickly and peacefully. He was happy with what he’d accomplished and content with life he’d led.