Morris Leon Slone, 63, Troy, died at 8:53 a.m. Aug. 17, 2008, at his residence. Death was due to cancer.

He was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Richmond, Ky., to Orvalle and Dessie Morris Slone, who are deceased. A stepfather, Joseph Norris, also is deceased. His ex-wife, Dolores Culver Schwieterman of Celina, survives.

Other survivors are two sons, Thad (Susan), Fletcher, and Jason (Chastity), Troy; two daughters, Heather (Scott) Johnson and Shanda (Ryan) Stammen, all of Troy; a sister, Sandra K., Centerville; and 11 grandchildren.

He was retired from General Motors. He was an active member of the Air National Guard for six years. He was a 1963 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Sinclair Community College. He was a member of Troy Fish & Game and the Troy Eagles.

A celebration of life service is 5-11 p.m. Sept. 6 at Staunton Grange, Troy.

Contributions can be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America of Zion, Ill. or Hospice of Miami County in Troy.

Arrangements are being handled by Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua. Condolences can be made at www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.