Kenneth Eugene Slack

Passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on April 12, 2013 at 11:40 p.m. Ken was born in Indianapolis on January 21, 1931. Ken graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, joining the United States Navy, serving in San Diego, California during the Korean Conflict. He developed and founded �Ken Slack Co., Inc. Realtors�, which operated as one of the largest real estate companies in Indianapolis for a period of 24 years. Ken moved to Naples, FL in 1982. He joined Caldwell Banker McFadden & Sprowls, Realtor, as General Manager and also served as President. Ken was also active in numerous charitable organizations while living in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Citizens� Advisory Committee to the Indianapolis School Board, served as Vice-President of the then second largest Sertoma Club (service to mankind) in the United States. He served as President of the Eastside YMCA�s Men Club and served as the program director for the International YMCA�s Men�s Club. During this time, Ken convinced the Motor Speedway to hold a private 20 lap for attendees of the International Convention which included drivers, Mario Andretti, Art Pollard and George Snider among others. Ken also served as superintendent, trustee, and building manager for Brookside United Methodist Church. During the �sixties� Ken was at the forefront of the civil rights movement, appointed by the Mayor of Indianapolis to the Human Rights Commission, actively working to ensure equal educational and employment opportunities for all. His passion was fishing and golf. Ken organized numerous fishing expeditions for his friends and business associates throughout Canada, Central and South America. In Naples, he was a member of the Vineyards Country Club. Ken is survived by his children, Brenda Blakley (Ben), Mark (Jill), Diane Nickleson, and Mary Slack (Dawn Fall); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Joyce (Glen) Petry. He is also survived by his loving companion, Sandy Bartolo, and her family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Barbara, who passed away in 1998. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 21, 2013, from 12 noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.

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Kenneth Eugene Slack

January 21, 1932 - April 12, 2013