Retired Marine and Air Traffic Controller David "Dave" Lee
Slack was a caring husband, father, papa, brother, and friend.
He passed away July 02, 2022 at the age of 66.

David was born to William and Virginia Slack on August 12th,
1955. After graduating from high school, David joined the
Marine Corps. He went on to serve over 26 years in the Military,
rising to the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant. He served 6
years in the infantry, then spent over 20 years in the service as
an Air Traffic Controller before retiring in December of 1999.
He was employed by the Department of Defense for 20 years
as an Air Traffic Controller for MCAS Yuma before retiring on
November 30th 2019. David loved teaching the young marines
and sharing his stories with them, he touched many lives in
his career. David had one daughter, Kaysie Slack, in 1990.

David was introduced to the love of his life, Norma, by a
mutual friend in Havelock, NC February 15th 1997. They
married March 30th 1998 in New Bern, NC. David and Kaysie
along with Norma and her two sons, Charles and Steven
became a blended family.

David loved spending time with his wife, Norma, and his kids
and grandkids. He had a passion for restoring classic cars and
loved having date night with Norma at the casino. David is
survived by his wife Norma Slack, Daughter Kaysie Slack and
husband Jimmie Matzner; Step-Son Steven Forrester and wife

Theresa Ard Forrester; Nine grandchildren Alexa and Emma
Forrester; Brayden, Talon, Kadin and Leland Slack Matzner;
Beau Hammond, Camille and Cecilia Forrester; Brother Bill
Slack; Sister Connie Muraco and husband John Muraco; Vallery
Cagle and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly
missed by all. He is preceded in death by his parents William
and Virginia Slack, his sister Beverly Todd and Step-son
Charles Forrester.
The memorial service will be held at Sunset Vista Funeral Home, Friday July 15, 2022 at 11:30 am.