John was born September 17, 1944 in Winston County Mississippi to Mrs. Earnesteen Slaughter.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie P. Slaughter; mother, Earnesteen Murff; Granddaughter, Teasurer Slaughter; siblings, Evorn Lockett, Billie Charles Earby, William Earby and Rebecca Murff.
John is survived by; children, Tammy slaughter shields (Jessie), Tracey Clark (Willie), Keesha Greer (Craig), Maurice Slaughter (Tarita); 8 grandchildren and 2 great grands; siblings, Maxine Eichelberger (Roy) and Dee Earl Earby; nephew, Swahili Earby; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and family.