Obituary

James Evans Slater

James Evans Slater, Longboat Key, Fla., died May 26, 2005, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Jim was born in Bloomington, Illinois, and came to Longboat Key, in 1973. He was a graduate of Southern Methodist University and Stetson University School of Law, St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a member of the Florida Bar since 1973. He worked in the State Attorney Office in Sarasota, since 1973, and was an assistant state attorney in the prosecutor's office. In 1977, he transferred to the Bradenton Division of the Public Defender's Office, where he served as Chief Public Defender and the head of the Capitol First Degree Murder Case Division, until his death. Survivors include his longtime friend and colleague, Judge Rick DeFuria, and one brother, Jack W., of the Fort Myers area. At Jim's request, there will be no viewing or services. A memorial gathering will be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to an animal charity of the donor's choice or a charity of the donor's choice. Toale Brothers Funeral Home Bradenton Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Herald on 5/28/2005.

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With respect to donations: Cyndi Smith Manatee Public Defender's Office writes:

Elliott and I talked and we agreed that a good cause to give to in honor of our beloved Jim would be "Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida".Jim adopted his Lab, Allie, from there and I know he would greatly appreciate donations to this cause. Here is the website to check it out: www.labradorrescue.net