Danny Edward Sledge, age 76, of Marshall, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 7th, 2025. He was born on September 13th, 1948, in Logansport, Louisiana. Danny is the son of Thaddius Sledge and Mildred Milford Sledge. He was a Baptist Minister and pastored many churches in Texas and Arkansas. He was passionate about many things in life, including studying and teaching the Holy Word of God, cheering on his favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys and watching professional golf. He also enjoyed visiting with his family and friends, making many precious memories with all of them.

Remaining to cherish Danny's memory are Geraldine Miller Bridges, mother of his two children; daughter, Janice Hughes and husband, Kevin of Joaquin, Texas; son, John Paul Sledge and wife, Danyel of Joaquin, Texas; grandchildren, Michelle Johnson of Joaquin, Texas, Marissa Johnson of Joaquin, Texas, Kaleb Hughes of Center, Texas, Wade Alvis of Joaquin, Texas, Zachary Sledge of Joaquin, Texas and Zoe Sledge of Joaquin, Texas; sister, Linda Stewart of Sugar Land, Texas and nieces and nephews, Darren Stewart and wife, Melissa of Sugar Land, Texas, James Stewart of Jefferson City, Missouri, Kristen Kirchner and husband, Ray of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama and a host of cousins and other family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Marshall Manor and Heart to Heart Hospice for their compassionate care.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Corinth Baptist Cemetery in Timpson, Texas. The family will be available at 12:30 p.m., prior to the service. Brother Jimmy Roberts, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, where Danny was a member, will be officiating.