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R. Creig Slayton
February 4, 1941 – March 12, 2025
Roger Creig Slayton (Creig), 84, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa, while surrounded by loved ones.
Creig was born February 4, 1941 to H. Clifford and Helen (Sroufe) Slayton in Pocahontas, Iowa. He graduated from the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. He married Jo Ann (Jones) on September 5, 1964, in Des Moines. The couple made their home in Coralville, until moving to Des Moines in 1984. Creig and Jo raised two children together, Kevin and Kamela.
Creig was employed by the state of Iowa Department for the Blind for 36 years as a vocational counselor, then director, before retiring in 2001. He was a devoted member of the Iowa Council of the United Blind and the East Des Moines Lions Club. He could often be found cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, L.A. Dodgers, and the Kansas City Chiefs. When not listening to sports broadcasts, Creig enjoyed woodworking, reading, and spending time with his beloved family.
Those left to cherish Creig’s memory include his wife of 60 years, Jo; son Kevin Slayton; daughter Kamela Bain; grandchildren Jenna, Brandon, and Jared Bain; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law Linda Slayton; and brothers Jerry and Dennis Slayton.
Suggested memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, the Lewy Body Dementia Association, and the Iowa Council of the United Blind.
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