Celebration Of Life Service: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Location: Weymouth Funeral Home
Visitation: Following the Service
Location: Weymouth Funeral Home
Tony Curtis Slaydon, 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in Newport News, VA. He was born in Rockingham County, NC and moved to Newport News as a teenager. He married the love of his life, Sarah Mae Campbell in 1980. He started at Newport News Shipbuilding, the same day his youngest son was born and worked as a pipefitter for 40 years. Tony was very outgoing and made an impact on everyone he met. He loved dancing and fishing and could often be found at a lake with a “No Fishing” sign posted. He was a member of the Warwick Moose Lodge #1711.
He was predeceased by his father, Joseph “Pete” Slaydon. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Sarah Slaydon; his children, Jason (Molly) and Brian Slaydon; his mother, Vivian Slaydon; his beloved grandchildren, Anthony, Christina, and Campbell Slaydon; three brothers, Michael (Claudia), Roger (Becky), and Eugene (Bonnie) Slaydon; his sister, Wanda Miller; a large extended family and many loving friends.
A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Weymouth Funeral Home with a Visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peninsula Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.