Mr. Obie Slater, age 85 of Lebanon, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Village of Lebanon. He was born on March 24, 1929 in Mississippi. Mr. Slater was best known for getting top musical acts to perform in Lebanon. Such names as Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Tina Turner and Otis Redding. He is the author of Obie Slater Remembers Club Cherry, and is a member of the First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Len and Nellie Braxton Slater.

Survivors include a son, Todd Anderson, of Lebanon; daughter, Gail Napier, of Lebanon, and Karen Lane. Also surviving are three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Tommy Calhoun. Interment to follow in Ryder Cemetery.

Visitations will be held at the First Baptist Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday and will continue until service time at 2:00 p.m.

* Visitation times had been changed. They have now been moved back to the original time of 9:00 a.m. Thank you!