Mike Slayman

Mike Slayman, age 47, passed away November 12, 2026 after a 4 ½ year battle with cancer.

Mike lived in the Jackson area most of his life. He graduated from Heritage Christian School and Malone University. Mike taught 5th grade at Jackson Local Schools for the last twelve years where he not only had a passion for teaching, but a love for each one of his students. Mike was a huge fan of the University of North Carolina Tarheels and loved his custom shoes! He was a man who led by example. Mike attended both RiverTree Church and Grace Church over the years. While he lived out his faith quietly, he was passionate about people knowing Jesus as their Lord and Savior, just as he did. Mike was humble and had a great sense of humor, but most importantly, he was an amazing and dedicated father. More than anything in life, he loved spending quality time with his wife and daughters.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Tammy; daughters, Michaela and Mikenna; parents, Ron and Connie; brother, Mark (Jessica); sister, Melissa Wafford; grandparents, Jack and Theresa Litman; father and mother-in-law, Ron and Danna Hall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Todd (Karla) Hall and Stephanie (Willy) Marroquin; nieces and nephews, Noah, Logan, Ayden, Leela, Theo, Emery, Mya, Matthew, Mackenzie and Mazie; aunts and uncles, Tom (Jill) Litman, John (Julie) Litman, Sherri Martis, Elaine Litman and Denise (George) Carlson; many other loving relatives and friends.

Services: It was Mike’s wish that everyone wear blue to honor both his love of the UNC Tarheels and it is the color for those fighting rectal cancer.

Visitation will be Friday, November 20, 2026, 3 to 6 p.m., at RiverTree Jackson Church, 7373 Portage Street NW, Massillon, Ohio 44646. Funeral service will immediately follow, at 6 p.m. and a special friend of Mike’s, Scott Kerekes, will be officiating. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Slayman Family at supportnow.org” to help them with the many things they have to navigate at this time. Mike’s wife and daughters would also like to use some of the donations to honor him by blessing others and helping to further some of the ministry opportunities that were close to his heart.