James E. Slanaker, 78, of Tryon died Sept. 8, 2011. He was the son of the late Homer David and Mabel Velma Shiplett Slanaker and widower of Margaret F. Slanaker.
He was a retired business owner and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by three daughters and a son.
No services are planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Foothills Humane Society, P.O. Box 126, Tryon, N.C. 28782.
Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.
Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.