Harley Gaines Slatton

Rock Island, TN resident and White County, TN native Harley Gaines Slatton, age 89, was born January 19, 1937 and died January 31, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness. 

He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, the United States Army, Korea and Vietnam, a retired aircraft mechanic, and the son of the late Robert Taylor and Arminda Denton Slatten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Rose Slatton; sons, Walter Ray Slatton and Richard Taylor Slatton; brother, Walter Glenn Slatten and sister, Mary Helen Slatten. 

Mr. Slatton is survived by wife, Mary Alice Shockley Slatton of Rock Island, TN; daughter, Janie Hanes of Kansas; grandchildren, Cindy Johnson of Washington, Diane Moss of Kansas and Edward Moss of North Carolina; great-great-grandchildren and nieces, Carol (Mike) McIntyre of Missouri and Heather (Chris) Mullins of Quebeck, TN. 

Graveside service and interment will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Preston Heights Cemetery in White County with Gary Bubba Barnes officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at High's. 

Full military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. 

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.