Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Raymond Lee Slayton

Raymond Lee Slayton, 71, of Farmington, passed away at 7:02 AM on Sunday, February 8,2026 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1954 in Galesburg, IL, to David and Ruth (Donahoe) Slayton. He married Linda Bush. She preceded him in death in 2019.


He is survived by three children, Scott (Jennifer) Slayton, Chris (Todd) Lasswell, and David (Joni) Slayton; nine grandchildren, Beau Slayton, Breea Slayton, Emma Slayton, Ashlynn Slayton, John Maxwell, Billy Slayton, Cody Slayton, Sierra Laswell, and Alexis Lasswell; and five great-grandchildren; one brother, Mike (Mary) Slayton; and close friends, Rich and Vicki Kosowski.


He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patty (Mike) Conlin, and Linda Laughlin.


Raymond graduated from Elmwood High School. He worked as a coal miner. He worked at Archer Daniels Midland, Pacific Ethanol, owned his own business, Power Systems Logic and Control. He farmed all of his life. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting with friends.


Cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

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