Thurman Lee Slade was born on November 20, 1951 to Ms. Evelyn Slade, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his adopted parents, Cordus and Rita Bass. He was a graduate Northwest Senior High School. He departed this life on October 5, 2020 after a short illness. He was a strong, hard-working man. He was employed at Sears and Roebuck, Weaver Academy, C&M Automotives, and Ray’s Southern Auto Auction. He worked diligently until becoming ill in March 2020. He had a great love for playing soft ball and fishing. He was a diehard Atlanta Braves and Washington Football Team fan. He fought a hard fight until the end. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Arlene Hairston-Slade, his daughter, Tiffany Slade, his stepsons and stepdaughter, Christopher Blacknall, Tiffany Phillips (Ray), Joel Hairston, his father and mother in law Louis and Virginia Blacknall, grandchildren and step grandchildren, Brianna Slade, Rumel Waddell-Blacknall, Brandon Slade, Zayden Hall-Blacknall, Sanaa Phillips, Skylar Phillips, Jewels Hill, brothers and sisters, Fred Slade, Jewel Florence, Melvin Mclean, Sr. (Angela), sister in laws, Lou Harris (Keith), Diane Blacknall-Bass, Darlene Ramseur (Joe), Sylvia Blacknall and Felisa Blacknall. He also leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends to cherish his memories. A public viewing will be held Sunday October 11, 2020 from 3pm-6pm at the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held Monday October 12, 2020 at Lakeview Memorial Park.