James Lenoy Slider was born and reared on a farm at Simms, Bowie County, Texas and graduated from James Bowie High School, Simms, Texas. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy from February 1943 until April 1946. He was a successful businessman in Naples, having operated a service station and an insurance office. He served four years as a member of the Naples City Council, four years as a member of the Selective Service Board Number 117 from Morris County, was an active member of the Naples Chamber of Commerce. He was also active with youth activities for the area. He was elected as State Representative from District 2 in 1960 and served 12 years. During his tenure as state representative, he served as Chairman of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and was appointed to chair the State Affairs Committee during his sixth term in office. He served on the House General Investing Committee, the Legislative Council. The 67th Legislature adopted a resolution that honored Mr Slider for his distinguished service to the house during the 57th through 62nd legislatures. Considering Mr Slider's position as chairman of the important State Affairs Committee, he was appointed and assumed the duties of a presiding speaker to elect a speaker in a special session after the former speaker resigned. After Mr Slider's service in the legislature he continued his career in real estate and worked as a legislative consultant. He married Charlotte Orene Fleming of Naples on April 30, 1948, and they have one daughter, Sherri. Mr Slider died on August 4, 1990, and is buried in the Naples cemetery.
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from a Memorial published in NAPLES NOTABLES 2011 on the internet