William Russell "Rusty" Slate, age 57, of Atmore, AL passed away on January 26, 2025.  He was born on November 3, 1967 in Hattiesburg, MS.  Rusty was a retired Superintendent with the Oil Industry.  Rusty loved the outdoors! He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He also enjoyed woodworking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Hansford Slate, Sr. and Linda Jackson Slate, and his brother, Ronald H. Slate, II.

Rusty is survived by his wife, Tracey Mason Slate of Atmore, AL; his son, T.J. Jarrell of Atmore, AL; his brothers, Tony (Sandra) Slate of Bratt, FL and Tim (Leizl) Slate of Atmore, AL, and his sister, Melanie (Thomas) Guy of Atmore, AL.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.