Jeffery D. Sligh Passes Away

D. Jeffery Sligh, a devoted educator, musician, and friend to humanity, died on Saturday in Rock Hill. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia in 1983, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree with performance certification. He completed graduate studies in music education at Winthrop University and received his Paralegal Certification from the National Academy for Paralegal Studies. Jeffery was employed by U.S. Congressman John M. Spratt, Jr., for 28 years, where he served as Congressional Liaison, Senior Immigration Specialist, and District Deputy Administrator. In 2011, he continued his service to South Carolina’s 5th congressional district as Assistant, then District Director, for U.S. Congressman Mick Mulvaney. After 34 years of service, he retired in June 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, with Father Agustín Guzmán officiating, and Deacons Rev. Dr. Terrence R. Chisholm and Rev. Walt Hollis assisting.  Burial will be at Rock Hill Memorial Gardens..