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Jimmy Milton Slater was born in La Grange, GA on
September 3, 1946 to Benjamin Franklin Sr. and Claudia Bell
Slater who preceded him in death. Jimmy graduated from Ethel
W. Kight High School in La Grange, Georgia, 1964. From
Georgia, Jimmy's family migrated to Cleveland, Ohio following
his cousin W.C. Burton. He then moved to Oakland, California to
continue his work with the Black Panther Party in the early 70's
where he met his wife, Cynthia. He later graduated from Laney
College in Oakland with an Associate Degree in Social Science. He moved on to San
Francisco State to earn his Baccalaureate degree. After college Jimmy worked in
construction and then for the City of Oakland for over 18 years.
Jimmy was very talented in many regards, an outstanding athlete, avid activist,
wonderful husband and father, as well as a dedicated community worker. He was known
and loved allover the community .He was constantly telling stories about "back in the
day" and spreading his southern charm. Jimmy had a heart of gold that reached out to
everyone that knew him. Jimmy was everyone's friend and took the time to get to know
everyone and he knew everyone. In years past, Jimmy created and coached baseball
teams for youth in the Oakland area.
Jimmy was a family man first who love his wife and best friend Cynthia. He
loved his children Leslie, Neico and Rashidah. Jimmy Slater was a warrior, a strong
dedicated member of the Black Panther Party .Jimmy had a very special love for his
friends, family and comrades.
Jimmy Milton Slater passedquietly into eternity on November 27, 2007. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin Sr. and Claudia Bell Slater, his
brothers Frank and Rasheed(Willie Roy) Slater, sister Mildred Tigner Ware, and beloved
son, Leslie Turrell Slater. He is survived by his devoted wife of35 years, Cynthia A.
Slater, His daughter's Neico S. Slater-Sa-Ra (Kokahyi) and Rashidah K. Slater, brother
Benjamin F. Slater, Jr. (Lois), and Grandchildren Kwabena, Afiya, Abayomi, and
Oluremi Sa-Ra, as well as a host of relatives and friends.
We gave a new meaning to the words "True
Love"
It was unconditional
It was the one thing in life that we were sure of
We loved each other
And raised our children in the same loving manner
Allowing them to grow into the beautiful people they are today
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My constant in life
And I will GREA TL y miss you
-Cynthia-
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