Leroy Clement Slacalek, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 10, after a lengthy illness. He was born February 23, 1934, in Damon, TX. He was a farmer for most of his life. He served on the Fort Bend County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for many years.

Leroy was an avid salt-water fisherman, and loved scuba diving and photography. He was a graduate of the University of Houston. He loved all of nature, and loved animals, adopting every stray he could find.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Kohler Slacalek, his father, Clement Slacalek, and his step-mother, who raised him, Frances Slacalek Valka. He is survived by his wife Mollie, son and daughter-in-law Anthony and Patricia Slacalek, and two beloved grandchildren, Shelby and Logan Slacalek. He also leaves behind 9 dogs and 4 cats, who miss him terribly.

Leroy was a good, honest, hard-working man, who was respected by everyone who knew him. He will be sorely missed.


Visitation will be held 6 - 8:00 PM Friday, June 13, 2014, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 AM Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX 77471.


Condolence messages may be written for the Slacalek family at www.garmanycarden.com.


Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.