Charles P. Slaughter, 73, of Olathe, KS, passed away at his home Thursday, August 28, 2025. A rosary will be prayed at 4:00 PM, followed by visitation until 6:00 PM, Thursday, September 4th at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia St., Lenexa, KS. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Friday, September 5, at The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 5501 Monticello, Shawnee, KS. Burial to follow at Holy Angels Cemetery, Basehor, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.
Charlie was born August 9, 1952, in Kansas City, KS to Charles J. and Dorothy (Emanuelson) Slaughter. He attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and West Junior High; graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1970. He attended Kansas City Kansas Community College. Charlie began his career at Commercial National Bank in 1971, then Bankline from 1995-1999 before starting his own business, Custom Software and Services, which he operated until his passing.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Frank Slaughter. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lu Ellen (Innis) Slaughter, two children Renee (Dan) Gier, of Shawnee, KS, and John (Andrea) Slaughter, of Basehor, KS. His two greatest joys are his grandchildren, grandson Owen and granddaughter Braylee. He is also survived by his brother Mike Slaughter, sister Mary McGinnis and many other extended family and friends.