Charles Edward Slayden, III, age 69 of Murfreesboro died Monday May 1, 2023. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Slayden, Jr., and Margorielou Slayden.

Mr. Slayden was a Christian and Auto Mechanic. He was an avid race fan at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rita Baldwin Slayden; children, Charlene Wade, Charles Edward "Chuck" Slayden, IV and Alesia, Jennifer Slayden; grandchildren; Connor and Brianna Wade, Will Morgan, and wife Jenny Derek Morgan, Savannah McClellan, Chesley Glover; great-grandchildren Brayden Morgan; brother; Tony Slayden; sister; Debbie Erickson and her children, Chase and Shane Erickson.

Memorial Gathering will be Saturday 2:00PM to 6:00PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. www.woodfinchapel.com