James Dossy Slawson

James Dossy Slawson, 86, of Little Rock went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20th, 2013. James proudly served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Amsterdam where he was a Gunners Mate and a clerk. After an honorable discharge he went to work part time at Sears and Roebucks He attended college at Memphis State where he earned a degree in mechanical arts. He accomplished all of this while being married to the love of his life, Nellie and living a love filled joyous life. He loved his family, his church family and above all, the Lord. James is survived by his wife Nellie of Little Rock; a son, James "Ronnie" Slawson and his wife Lori of Benton; a daughter, Rebecca "Becky" and her husband Gary McCants of Frisco, Texas; four grandchildren, Stacy and Stephanie Slawson and Sean and Mitchell McCants; a host of extended family; his church family and friends, all who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at Lifeline Baptist Church with Brother Jeff Dial officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 9: a.m. prior to the service at Lifeline Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. The family wishes to say a special thank you to the staff at Madison Health and Rehabilitation; Lifeline Baptist Church and the staff of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park. www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.