Merlin Sloas

March 20, 1933 - September 16, 2016

Merlin Sloas age 83 formerly of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at the residence of his daughter. Mr. Sloas was born March 20, 1933 in Elliott County, Kentucky a son of the late Frank and Sylvia Smith Sloas. Merlin was of the Baptist faith he was a retired farmer, he enjoyed time fishing and being with his family and friends and could be found much of his sociable time at the Frosty Freeze in Sandy Hook. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife; Martha Stephens Sloas, two daughters; Windola Lewis, and Margie Sue Smith. Brothers; Ollie Sloas, Herme Sloas, Berlin Sloas, Burnace Sloas, and Frank Sloas, Jr. One Sister; Arlie Barker and several more. He is survived by his daughters; Wilma Smith of Ashland, Kentucky, Nettie Lewis of Blaine, Kentucky, Ella Smith both of Sandy Hook, Kentucky along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook with Bro. Billy T. Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Sloas Cemetery on Rt 7. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 and after 9:00 a.m. until the service hour on Tuesday. Family and Friends will be serving as pallbearers.