James O'dell Slice 73 formerly of 1322 Silas St. Newberry died Sunday January 01 2006 at White Oak Manor.Mr. Slice was born on January 11 1932 in Newberry a son of the late George A. "Son" and Lottie McCarty Slice. He retired from the S.C. National Guard as a Staff Sargent and he was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by a niece Sandra Hayes of Prosperity and a nephew Jerry Slice of Clinton. He was predeceased by his wife Betty Lindler Slice and a brother George Slice.Mr. Slice found something to enjoy about each day given and remained kindhearted and gentle to the end. He was passionate about the military and service to his country in the Army National Guard. A pastime that brought him great satisfaction in latter years was creating military themed models and dioramas.Graveside funeral services were conducted at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday in Rosemont Cemetery by the Rev. Charles Clinton.Memorials may be made to Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church 965 Lindsay Circle Newberry SC 29108. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.