Donald Ray Slaughter, age 62, of Cottonport

Donald Ray Slaughter
COTTONPORT - Funeral services for Donald Ray Slaughter will be Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11 am at the Old Zion Baptist Church in Cottonport. Burial with military honors will be in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Goudeau under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.
The family requests that visitation be held at the Old Zion Baptist Church on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 9 am - 11 am.
Donald Ray “Duck” Slaughter died peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 4, 2016 in Bunkie at the age of 62. He was retired from the construction business and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was born on March 25, 1954.
He is preceded in death by his father, Henry J. Slaughter, Sr.; his mother, Sadie M. Slaughter; a brother, Henry J. Slaughter, Jr.; a sister, Ivory S. Christian; and a nephew, Freddie Slaughter, Sr.
Donald is survived by his “wife,” Majesta Bradford of Bunkie; his stepsons, Kelvin Bradford of Bunkie and Brad Bradford of Bunkie; one brother, Joseph (Shirley) Slaughter of Goudeau; his twin sister, Patricia S. Johnson of Bunkie and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donald ’s life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to 108 N. Lexington Ave., Bunkie, LA.