Walter Clyde Slack, 69 of Marshall, Texas passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at his home. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 am/pm, Friday, October 2, 2015 at Blocker Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 6pm to 8pm, Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Downs Funeral Home. Walter was born in Bossier, Louisiana to Dale and Bernice Slack on August 6, 1946. He was a graduate of Elysian Fields High School where he played football and was an active member of the FFA. After graduation he attended Stephen Austin State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduation Walter worked as a Dispatcher, an EMT, a Firefighter and retired from the construction industry as Construction Supervisor. Walter love the outdoors, love to be on the river with a pole in hand, loved camping, fish fry's with friends and ensuring everyone had a good time. Surviving Walter, his wife, Betty Jean Slack; his seven children, Stephanie Boyack and husband, James of Lindale, TX, Ben Hargett and wife, Jinniffer of Marshall, Brenda Herring and fiancé, Stephen Quaid of Marshall, Stacie Herring and wife, Stacy of Marshall, Tracie Herring of Marshall, Candace Daniel and husband, David of Baytown, TX, and David Troy Rathbun. Also surviving Mr. Slack are ten grandchildren, Courtnie, Tristian, Dylan, Alisha, Cody, Kassie, Jessica, Tori, Andy, and Katie, four great-grandchildren, Caydin, Bryn, Shiloh and Julia; and his brother, J.D. Slack and sister, Judy Woods. Preceding him in death are his parents, Dale and Bernice; brother, Freddie Slack; nephew, Tommy Slack. Walter was a great husband, father, pawpaw and great grandfather and friend. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made at Panola National Bank.