He
was born in Ennis, Texas and attended Scurry-Rosser schools. He also attended Texas A&M Commerce. Arlie
loved country music, fishing and playing softball.
He
was preceded in death by his father, Randy Slack, grandparents, Jay and Wanda
Slack, and Billie J. Roath. Great
grandparents, Arlie and Agnes McKenzie.
Arlie
is survived by his mother, Linda Blain of Todd Mission, Texas, sister and her
husband, Leah and Fred Williams of Waco, Texas, brother and his wife, Michael
and Heather Soden of North Richland Hills, Texas. Grandfather, Cecil L. Roath
of Waxahachie, Texas. Uncle Terry Slack
and wife Marge of Ennis, Texas. Uncle
Mike Slack of Scurry, Texas, aunts and uncles Kenny and Dona Blain of
Waxahachie, Texas, Jaye Lea and Mike Marshall of Midlothian, Texas and Brenda
Roath of Waxahachie, Texas. Numerous
cousins that loved him dearly.
Arlie
is loved and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Condolences(12)
Mark Fox
McKinney, TX Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Arlie was my roommate for the past several years, always paid before or on time, kept everything spotless. He was a great guy and I truly miss him so!! We had a lot of talks about the Longhorns, Rangers and little about the Cowboys. He loved his softball, Longhorns and fishing. He had gotten a new motor for his bass buggy and had told me he was going to take it out for a test ride since he was going to take some time off and go on another one of his hunting/camping trips. I never guessed that would be the last time we would talk. They don't make honest guys like him very often, he was a true and honest friend. I still think about him often and still expect him to walk in and say hay and start his usual ritual of cooking and things before he went to bed. Miss you buddy!!Brenda Roath Scott
, AL Sunday, November 19, 2017 Forever in my ❤️ heart! LahetRaot! Until we meet again!Chris Coffman
Flower Mound, TX Tuesday, October 17, 2017 hey Big Fella gonna miss playing with you, and against you. You were a true class act. Thank you for your service , your friendship , and letting me share Sundays with ya. RIPTara Pullins
McKinney, TX Thursday, October 12, 2017 Arlie, thank you for leaving me with such great memories of you. From playing softball with you, watching you play in Plano, taking me to the Rough Riders game, coming with me to Lake Texoma with my family, and getting a steak dinner. Our time together was short but my memories with you will be with me forever. Your one of the good ones!!! RIP my friend!Patty
Waco, TX Thursday, October 12, 2017 Praying for you and your familyBrad Earls
Pilot Point, TX Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Arlie it is with great sadness to hear such a great man left us so soon. It was great to know you and a pleasure to play softball together. R.I.P.Robin
Waxahachie, TX Wednesday, October 11, 2017 I only met him once I believe. Went with Leah to one of his football games. I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers said for your pain.Jon Simonson
Allen, TX Wednesday, October 11, 2017 RIP my friend it was a pleasure knowing you and you will be missed every Sunday morning. Will play some Country music in the dogout for you.Brian Smallwood
Mckinney, TX Wednesday, October 11, 2017 RIP Arlie. You'll forever be missed and Sunday's will never be the same without you on the softball fields!Shayne Troxler
Perth, Australia, TN Wednesday, October 11, 2017 I bet you have already looked behind all 540 doors and kicked Odin in the arse. I remember the day we were in the concrete bunker with no water listening for mortar fragments hitting the side of it. It is my favourite memory of you. Texans are some of the best folks in the world. And you were the best of that lot. I'll see you in Valhalla mate.LaRoy Hardy
MCKINNEY, TX Wednesday, October 11, 2017 I had the pleasure to work, play softball, and hang out every once in a while with Arlie for it seems like years now. And as I write this I still cant believe he is gone. Great person and would give you the shirt off his back and in this world good luck on finding many of those people. World lost a great Man.Will be greatly missed.
Jim DuBois
Van Alstyne, TX Wednesday, October 11, 2017 SO sorry to hear about Arlie. I worked with him at Huffines. GREAT guy! He will be sorely missed. Prayers for the family during this time