Robert Dale Slavey

June 4, 1948 - March 24, 2021

Robert Dale Slavey, 72, a lifelong resident of West Point, VA passed away March 24, 2021. Well known as a talented musician, and a jokester, Robert embraced life and always approached it with joy. He loved playing his guitar and singing, whether at church, a local garage or anywhere somebody was having a good time. Sometimes referred to as the “Mayor of West Point”, Robert would always greet you with a friendly smile and a jovial word. For many years Robert operated his own painting business and was happy to be “making West Point more beautiful, one home at a time”. He eventually took a job with ITI and retired seven years ago, allowing him to spend more time with the family and friends he loved so dearly. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Slavey; and a sister, Barbara Fritter. He is survived by the wife he adored for over 28 years, Katy Slavey; his sons, James Robert Slavey and Christopher Wilburn; grandchildren, Amber Belle and James Robert Slavey, Jr.; sisters, Ellen Kay Mellon and Beverly Ross (Jim); brother, Frankie Slavey (Sharon); and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in a walk-through visitation from 5 to 8 PM, Friday, March 26th at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St., West Point. A funeral service will be held 1 PM, Saturday at West Point United Methodist Church, 1020 Main St., West Point with a burial following in Sunny Slope Cemetery. Please adhere to all CDC guidelines when attending services, including wearing a mask and social distancing. Seating will be limited at the service. Memorial donations can be made the West Point United Methodist Church, PO Box 610, West Point, VA 23181 or to the West Point Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, PO Box X, West Point, VA 23181.