Tivis “Butch” Slone, age 74, of Walbridge, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 30, 2017. Butch was born on May 12, 1942 to Tivis and Ruthela Slone in Logan, West Virginia and lovingly raised by George and Kitty Stone. Butch was an Army veteran serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He married his beloved wife, Paulette E. (Nelson) Slone on July 19, 1962 and she preceded him in death. He worked as a Die Setter at Peters Stamping in Perrysburg for over 25 years. After leaving there, he owned his own company, T & T Hoods, which he retired from. Butch was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast and a member of the Northwest Ohio Street Machiners. He also established many car shows and cruises. He was one of the founding members of the Tri-County Pool League and a founding member of Walbridge Fest. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Catherine Slone and Tivis B. Slone III; grandson, Jacob (Victoria) Slone; granddaughter, Taylor Slone; great-granddaughter, Olivia Holder and half-brother, Phil Slone. Friends will be received at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N. Main St. Walbridge, Ohio 43465 (419-666-3121) on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 2:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM. in the funeral home with burial following at Lake Township Cemetery. Those wishing to express their sympathy with memorial contributions are asked to consider Butch’s family.
Witzler Shank Walker-Walbridge
Witzler Shank Walker-Walbridge
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