Richard Wayne Slayton, 61, of Panama City, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. He was born April 21, 1957 in Greenville, S.C. He was a retired construction worker. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Slayton. He is survived by his mother, Louise Harrison Slayton; sister, Lois Dean Janssen and husband, Edward G. Janssen Jr.; niece, Cynthia L. Janssen and a nephew, Charles E. Janssen. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Key officiating . Those desiring may make a memorial donation to Cedar Grove Baptist Church in memory of Richard Wayne Slayton.