KBI ( Kentucky Birth Index) lists a Hiram Slone born in Floyd Co.,Ky to a Goldie Johnston SLONE Hiram Slone, age 72, passed away November 5, 2008 at Riverside Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1936 in Kentucky. Preceded in death by his mother Goldie Cross and father Will Slone. He is survived by his brother, James (Nancy) Slone; nephew, Toby (Karol) Slone; nieces, Charlotte (Denny) Hicks; Tiffany (Jason Harris) Slone, Susie Cross, Jodi Cross and Georgetta Palm; close friends, Milton and Cherry Bowen. Graveside service and interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Saturday 10 a.m. Arrangements by O. R. WOODYARD CO., 1346 S. High Street. Reverend Leon Stevens officiating. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/7/2008