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Terry Burdette Slade, 79, of Randolph, passed away at the home of his daughter Tammy on Friday, October 30, 2026 with his family at his side, after a lengthy illness and assisted by Hospice.
He was born October 3, 1947 in Wellsville, NY, the son of the late Laverne and Nina Ernestine (Crandall) Slade.
Terry was a 1966 graduate of Randolph Central School and proudly served in the United States Army from January 22, 1968 to January 21, 1970, where he served as a Gunnery Sgt and Drill Instructor at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
He retired from the New York Department of Corrections, as a Corrections Officer at the Collins Correctional facility (1985-2008). He owned and operated a dairy farm and additionally worked for Dennis Carnahan at the Land & Cattle Dairy Farm in Randolph and Metallic Ladder in Randolph.
Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, helping out local dairy farmers, including Jack Arrance as a teenager, working on cars, racing cars at Wattsburg, Pa. His greatest joy were his kids and grandkids.
He is survived by his Children; Tammy (Robert) Finch, Todd (Maria) Slade of Randolph and Lisa (Chuck Sluga) Slade of Coldspring, four grandchildren, Sierra (Taylor) Beaver, Roxanne (Anton) Oliverio, Mandy (Brady) Morrison and Cody Slade, nine great grandchildren, a step-sister, Brenda Slade of Olean and a sister-in-law; Jeanne (Baker) Slade of Steamburg., friend, Karen Koniak as well as many nieces and nephews.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; Tracey Mae Slade, a sister Nancy Peterson, brothers, Tim, Teddy and Jeffrey Slade and two step fathers; Herman Slade and Alan Slade
A living Celebration of Life was held for Terry on September 15th in Randolph with many people saying goodbye to Terry. Burial Inurnment will be in Randolph Cemetery. Terry's family wishes to extend their appreciation and gratitude for all the friends that have stopped by to see him for the past several weeks.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the by the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church Street, Randolph, NY 14772. To leave a condolence, log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com In Lieu of flowers memorials may be sent in Terry's memory to the Randolph Regional EMS, 70 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772.