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Obituary for James H. Slider
Jim Slider, 93, of Luther Crest Allentown, PA., passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. Born in Reading, PA., he was a son of the late James Leonard and Rachel Slider. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Leonard Slider.
Jim graduated from Allentown High School in 1947 and went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Army where he became a paratrooper, completing over 35 jumps.
He later went on to marry his late wife, Dorla Dean with whom he shared 68 years together.
Jim was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Allentown, PA. and was a previous long-time member of First United Methodist Church, Pottstown, PA. where he was very active for many years.
He was a grocery store manager in Pottstown, PA. and became a supervisor for the buying department in Philadelphia, PA. After moving to Marathon, Fla., he again managed a grocery store.
Jim enjoyed a wide variety of sports and activities which included; boating, waterskiing, windsurfing, bowling, riding motorcycles and flying gyrocopters.
He was a member of the Roamers Hiking Group in Pottstown and the Bocce Team at Luther Crest. He enjoyed playing any and all types of games. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Cindi Dvornicky and husband Joseph, sister, Peg Samois, grandsons; Jared Dvornicky and wife Kerry, James Dvornicky; great grandchildren, Alexander Dvornicky, Claire Dvornicky and nephew, Jim Samois.
There will be a visitation on Friday, August 4, 2023 from 10-11:00 A.M. at Asbury Methodist United Church 1533 Springhouse Rd, Allentown, PA. 18104. Memorial service will follow in the church at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made directly to the church. Online condolences and memories for the family may be shared at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Catasauqua is honored to handle the arrangements.
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Visitation
Friday
4
Aug
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Asbury United Methodist Church
1533 Springhouse Road
Allentown, PA 18104
Funeral Service
Friday
4
Aug
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Asbury United Methodist Church
1533 Springhouse Road
Allentown, PA 18104
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