SLINKARD, David R. – Of Flint, age 84, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Church of Christ, 4410 Seymour Road, Swartz Creek, Bill Maguffee officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service at the church. David was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 16, 1925. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Slinkard was employed by Bankers Life and Casualty for over 30 years. Surviving are daughters, Cindy Slinkard, Kim Brackin, Pat and husband Dennis Bentley; grandchildren, Anthony, James, Thomas, Christopher and Adam; friends, Phyllis Tice and her daughter, Kim Baliko.