C. Edward “Eddy” Slone, 46 of Grant, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:50 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, in Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Fla.

He was born Aug. 2, 1967, to Charles “Ed” and Linda Slone.

He was a 1985 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He faithfully served is country in the United States Navy, stationed at Charleston, S.C., and served aboard the USS Worden (Leahy-class Cruiser) CG-18 from 1985 to 1988.

He was employed by Dr. Richard Bunt of Melbourne, Fla. In addition, he was employed in the security profession for several years and has resided in Warsaw, California and Florida.

He enjoyed scuba diving, auto racing and the Miami Dolphins and Florida Gators football. However, most of all, his nephews were his “pride and joy.”

Survivors include his mother: Linda Slone Gatke, Warsaw; a sister: Brigette (Darren) Young, Warsaw; nephews: Brenden Barber, Cameron Shepherd and Garrett Young, all of Warsaw; a daughter: Cassandra Fleck, Akron, Ind.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded by his father: Charles ‘Ed” Slone; and his grandparents.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Pastor Billy Smith will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Brigette Young/Educational Fund C/O
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct., Warsaw, IN. 46580.

To send condolences or sign a guestbook, go to the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels website.