Hermon L. Slater

Hermon L. Slater of Show Low, Arizona and formerly of Sedona, Arizona passed away on October 8, 2019 in Snowflake, Arizona. He was 91. Hermon was born on August 21, 1928 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to the late, William Oscar and Grace (Hafley) Slater.

Hermon was a Veteran of the United States Navy Seebees serving from 1946-1948 before he was honorably discharged. He celebrated his 18^th birthday on the Island of Guam, a story he shared many times in his later years. He had a great love of country and was proud of his service.

Hermon was a long-time resident of Sedona where he spent most of his years as a barber. He owned and operated Sedona Barbershop in West Sedona for over 40 years retiring at the age of 87 ½. He also took pride in the fact that he was a Flagstaff Police Officer for a short time.

Hermon was very active in the community of Sedona. He had a huge heart and helped many people throughout the years. He was an avid supporter of the Sedona school football and baseball teams and a devoted fan. He lived a modest lifestyle that was true to his devout Christian beliefs.

Hermon will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him most. “Well done good and faithful servant. Well done.”

He is survived by his sons, Steve and Lora Slater of Linden, Arizona and Mark Slater of Payson, Arizona; 4 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Billie Jean Chick; the mother of his children, Jean Gerrard Slater; his wife, Lila Morrison Slater; his parents and 6 brothers and sisters.

Private services will be held.

Hermon was a true animal lover and in this spirit the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Pet Allies, www.petalliesaz.org, or to the Humane Society of the White Mountains, www.hswm.org, in Hermon’s name.