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A private graveside ceremony with burial will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia.
Douglas Robert Slagley, age 62, of Olney, Illinois, passed away August 22, 2024.
He was born February 4, 1962, in Olney, the son of Robert Dale and Dixie Lee (Mason) Slagley.
Doug was married to Angela (Jossa) Slagley on March 18, 2005. He has one son, Luke, at home and an adult son, Jonathan, with whom he reconciled.
Doug was a graduate of Flora High School where he had been Student Body Class President. He was a proud graduate of Southern Illinois University – Carbondale with a degree in Agriculture.
He was a dedicated Agriculture and Science teacher, beginning his career at Clay City High School for 2 years and finishing his career at Flora High School after 28 years of service. Doug was a devoted FFA (Future Farmers of America) Advisor who spent decades mentoring young men and women in the ethos of FFA. Doug spent countless hours traveling to FFA competitions, farm shows, and National FFA Conventions.
Before Doug was stricken with and debilitated by Parkinson’s Disease, he was an avid cyclist, marathon runner, hiker, and competed in triathlons. He was a member of the Continental Cycling Team and a Randonneur (marathon cyclist) with Southern Illinois Adventure Group.
Doug was always up for adventure, hardworking, and willing to serve anyone in need. He frequently served as a short-term missionary with his church and wife. Doug lived his entire life in service to others.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private graveside ceremony with burial will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Family House at 1339 East Nebraska Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603. Donations will also be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbirght.com
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I always looked forward to Mr. Slagley's class in High School, so very sad to hear of his passing. Prayers to his entire family.
What a wonderful person. Always kind and had a smile on his face. Prayers for all who love him.
We are very sorry for your loss. Doug will be missed. He was a good friend. Thinking of you.
So sorry to hear this he was such a great man and teacher! He will be missed by so many!! 🥺
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was such a nice guy and will definitely be missed by many. Praying for comfort for Angela, Luke & Jonathan. May you find peace in all the cherished memories.
My deepest sympathies to Doug's family. I remember Doug from school, track, & cross country. He was always jovial, helpful and friendly. God bless
So sorry for the families loss.
We were shocked & saddened to hear of Doug's passing. A nice person, gone way to soon. Our condolences to the entire family. May he RIP.
Prayers to all Had him as a science teacher in high school a great teacher
No words can describe a loss… I’m sorry isn’t enough & the void that is felt is cold and dark… But the Lord can bring warmth and peace in these times of heart ache. Jesus we ask that your love is with Mr. Slagley’s family. We pray that your spirit, the comforter is leading them through this time of grief.
Prayers for Comfort, Strength and peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏
So very sorry for your loss. He was a dear friend, gone too soon. We have you & your family in our thoughts & Prayers.
Mr Slagley’s was always everyone’s favorite class and he did a lot for his students and maybe even in ways he wasn’t aware of. We all loved him. He was a very positive impact on people’s lives and a wonderful person. Very sorry to hear of his passing and my condolences to his family.
I met Doug through cycling in various Clay and Richland County events. He was such a kind soul and always smiling and interested in other's lives. My prayers to his entire family.
Rest easy Mr. Slagley. You were a great man and left an impact on all that you had as students.
My prayers are with the family.Doug was such a kind man.God bless!
Doug will be missed he was a good friend and fellow agriculture teacher. We worked together many times. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My pass and bsaa teacher was an awesome guy! I was not aware of his sickness but remember him! Amanda rather and I loved his class! Great teacher!!
Prayers for the family 🙏🏻 Sorry for your loss. Doug was such a nice guy!
So very sorry for your loss. He was a dear friend, gone too soon. We have you & your family in our thoughts & Prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss!
Rest in peace, Doug.
Oh Angela, we're so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We worked together on the Flora Teacher's Union Contract with several others on the team. He was a very nice, and knowledgeable man. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs for all the family and friends.
Sympathy to Doug's wife, son's Johnathon & Luke..Doug always had a smile like his mom Dixie who we were friends with for many years. Prayers for comfort..cherish your memories
Rest in Peace Mr. Slagley, you will be missed by many.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Mr Slagley was always so kind to me in the hallways, even though I never took his classes. My Father worked with him for years and always had such kind words to say. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
I was an FFA member at North Clay in the 80s & an FFA Alumni member/ chapter president in the2000s. I can still hear Mr. Slagley's conversation & encouragement of not only his students but those from North Clay. It is never easy to lose someone we love. But they are never completely lost, for their affect on our lives live on. Even when the people who knew him pass themselves, the legacy of his years as a teacher and father will continue. Praying for comfort and reliance upon our Lord.
I am so sorry to here about Doug passing he will be missed!! Doug was a good friend of mine and many others!! This just shows that life is short and when your time comes you need to have things settled with God!! We are praying for Doug's family at this time!
So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He was such a pleasant person and we all enjoyed teaching with him at FHS.
So sorry for your loss. Remember him with smile Dennis and Sue Hampsten
Angela and Luke; we are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you, please ket us know.
We knew Doug and his parents for most of our lives. Doug was a fine young man, we miss them all. Our sympathy to his family.
This makes me sad, Doug was a great person. We road bikes many years together with the Conti group, Kiwanis rides and the Randonneur trips. I always admired his collection of older Trek bicycles. Rest in peace Doug.
Doug I will miss you. You always had a great smile and hug for me. Your mother and I talked of you when ever we saw each other. She was so proud of you.
Doug was one of the neighborhood kids from sunny side and a Lincoln Grade School graduate such a good kid. He was one of the many students who would stop by the house to visit with Lowell after Lowell retired from teaching. Prayers to the family.
I am greatly saddened of Doug's passing. I enjoyed of our last conversation and reminiscence of our high school/college adventures together. Continued prayers of comfort for Angela, Jon and Luke.
So sorry for your loss. Doug and I were classmates at Flora High and his positive and happy outlook was one I will always remember. Thanks for all of your contributions Doug. You will be greatly missed.
Doug was such a kind, positive man and he treated others so well. Angela, I was so glad to see you two build your family. Thinking of you and your family. I will pray for peace that only God can supply.
Our condolences to Dougs family and friends, he truly was a great person. I remember him well in high school as a student, an all around nice guy and also on cross country team. Later, I regret never getting to bike ride with him when we reconnected. May his soul rest in peace in heaven.
John and Luke, I worked with Doug at the Flora High School many years. He always helped me out if I needed help making something the wood shop for the musical sets. Also he aloud the Freshman Class make their Home Coming float in the shop . We used it until I moved to the Jr High. He will be missed!!! So sorry for your loss!!!
May God comfort Doug’s family! I’m so sorry to hear the sad news of his passing! “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed , we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians 5:1. We will be praying for you, that God will comfort you and give you peace. 🙏🙏
I am so sorry you lost your husband. Please know that I send my sincere sympathy to you and Luke. Jean Chandler
Dearest Angela, I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. I know we shared the burden of observing our husband’s steady decline from Parkinsons Disease. May God Bless you and Luke during this time of sorrow and mourning. You are dearly loved and I will be praying for you both. Sincerely, Jane
Just heard the news. I live in Austin. Was speaking with my sister, Linda Martin, and she gave me the sad news about Doug. He was my catcher in Little League with Jake’s Auto Tire. Doug was 2 years older than I but always treated me like an equal in age. Great guy and always an uplifter to everyone he encountered. Sorry for the loss! That disease is a terrible one for all involved. RIP Doug! ❤️
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