Robert W. Slack

Robert W. Slack, 90, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends. An Owensboro native, he was born August 26, 1934, to the late J. Fleming Slack and Mildred L. Wedding. His paternal grandfather was Robert W. Slack, former Circuit Court Judge. The Slacks were a pioneer Kentucky family, having come from old Fort Harrod in the 1770’s. Through the Weddings he is a direct descendant of Ethan Allen, a Revolutionary War freedom fighter. The Weddings were early settlers of Ohio County.

Robert was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church for the past eight years, as well as a lifelong member of Immaculate Catholic Church where he was formerly a member of the parish school board and parish council. He was also a member of the revived church choir, service and Eucharistic Minister for many years and was a member of the Men’s Club. Robert was a graduate of Brescia College and retired from the Internal Revenue Service after 33 years and worked for Alexander and Co. for 29 years. Robert attended parochial schools and was a member of the first graduating class of Owensboro Catholic High School in 1952.

A United States Navy Veteran, he participated in Operation Hardtack atomic bomb testing in the Marshall Islands in 1958. Robert was a past Lay Director of the Owensboro Diocesan Cursillo Movement, past member and president of the Serra Club, and was named outstanding Alumnus of Brescia College in 1975 and 1992. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Brescia basketball teams since the beginning of the varsity programs, and was a charter member of the Booster Club. Robert served as Alumni Representative on the Brescia Board of Trustees, was a charter member of the Athletic Advisory Committee, and a past member of the Alumni Association Board. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sports games when they were young.

Robert also enjoyed going to the casino, horse racing, watching movies and TV, reading, hobbies, and was a trivia buff. He was a life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed following nearly all sports. He enjoyed playing cards and games with family and friends, shooting pool, and was formerly an above average league bowler. Other interests included the genealogy of the Slack, Wedding, and Weaver families, the history of the United States and the State of Kentucky.

Robert also was a member of the Serra Club of Owensboro, Daviess Co. Fish & Game, Moose Lodge, NTEU, NARFE, TPA, Museum of Science and History, Museum of Fine Art, AARP, OCHS, Athletic Booster Club, USS Tortuga (LSD-26) Association, and Right to Life of Owensboro.

In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie W. Slack, who died in 2015; and grandson-in-law, William Hayden Thompson Jr., who died in 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Jeannie M. Howard (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Brandon Michael (Destiny) Howard and Megan Howard Thompson; sister, Mildred F. Gilles (Robert); brothers and sisters-in-law. Donald (Mary) Weaver, Tommy Peak, Dorothy W. Morrison, David (Karen) Smith, Gilbert (Nancy) Weaver, Mike Weaver and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and his friend, Donna Clouse.

The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday with prayers beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Additional visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service Friday, at the church. Burial will take place at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Brescia University or Owensboro Catholic High School.

Memories and condolences may be offered online www.glernncares.com