Patrick Douglas Slaughter

Patrick Douglas Slaughter departed this earthly life on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on May 20, 1969, and was the only child to Ronald Douglas and Catherine (Leslie) Slaughter. Patrick is preceded in death by his dear parents Ronald Douglas (2012) and Catherine Leslie (2022). Patrick completed elementary and middle school in Birmingham, Alabama and then went to live with his grandparents (John Willie and Carrie Leslie) in Harvest, Alabama to finish his high school years. In 1987, he graduated from Sparkman High School. Patrick attended Southern Junior College (1987-88) and studied criminal justice. In 1989, he applied and accepted a federal government position with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a fingerprint examiner in Washington, DC. Patrick worked for the FBI from 1989 to 1992, then became a Deputy Sheriff for the City of Alexandria, Virginia Sheriff’s Department from 1992-1998; then he became a United States Capitol Police Officer where he retired in May 2019 with 20 years of service. Overall, Patrick was a federal servant in law enforcement for close to 25 years. Patrick eventually met and fell in love with Carla Andrea Bushrod. On November 9, 1991, they were married and from their union they have two children – Evann Nicole and Aaron Douglas. Patrick was a great husband, an amazing father, and awesome friend. He loved his children to no end and would brag on them every chance he could from sharing their academic achievements to their sports accomplishments. He was super supportive of his family and was always there when they needed him. Whether it was a word of encouragement, a sympathetic ear or comic relief. Patrick was your guy! Patrick was an absolute “people person” and LOVED to talk! If you were in the room with him for more than 5 minutes, he would spark a conversation with you. Patrick could (and would) talk to just about anyone – strangers, friends, neighbors, kids, seniors, clergy, Senators, Congressman, celebrities, animals, -- you name it! You would always remember the conversations with him; he always left a lasting impression with you with his thunderous laugh and his giant smile. Patrick loved to read and when he came across a word that he didn’t know, he would look it up and try to use it in a later conversation. He also enjoyed fishing and cooking. He would take pictures of the food he cooked and send to friends and say it came from the kitchen of “Cooking with Love.” Patrick was truly a “one of a kind” guy and will be dearly missed. Patrick accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his life at a young age in Alabama. He joined Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, Clinton, Maryland in March 2006 and was a dedicated member. Patrick is survived by the love of his life Carla, daughter Evann (Columbia, MD) and son Aaron (Clinton, MD); brother-in-law Eric Bushrod of Spring Hope, NC; nephews Anthony (Asheville, NC) and Isaiah Bushrod (Bel Air, MD); nieces Lauren, Camille and Olivia Bushrod (Bel Air, MD); godson Duane Davis Jr. (Temple Hills, MD); Uncles Garthen Leslie (Carol) of Columbia, MD; Charlie “Bobby” Leslie (Lucy) of Harvest, AL; Jimmy Leslie of Huntsville, AL; William T. Leslie (Sharon) of Harvest, AL; Aunts Marcia “Renee” Leslie of Bowie, MD; Izetta Hogan (Sidney) of Tuscumbia, AL; Ruby Booker of Huntsville, AL; Valerie “Daveetta” Hunt of Jackson, MI; and Mary (Kathy) Jones of Columbus, GA; big sister Tricia Smith of Birmingham, AL and a host of relatives and friends. Always Remembered, Dearly Missed, Forever Loved

Patrick Douglas Slaughter

May 20, 1969 - May 5, 2023

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