Fred Sherman Salter

July 9, 2010

Mr. Fred Sherman Salter, 72, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at a Mobile, AL hospital.

Mr. Salter was born on a cold, frosty November 21, 1937 in Burnt Corn, AL and was a resident of Escambia County, AL since he was very young. He was a 1955 graduate of W.S. Neal High School, a retired employee of Container Corporation of America after 39 years, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and active in the IBEW. He also served twelve years on the Escambia County School Board, was President of Pollard McCall PTO, a member of the Civitans for many years and served on the McCall Water Board. He served as treasurer of the Atmore American Legion and was a long standing member. He was also a member of the unofficial coffee drinking café clubs around town and a member of the Brewton Pentacostal Holiness Church for 47 years, where he served as deacon and treasurer for most of that time. He went on several missionary trips to Costa Rica and Guatemala where he helped build churches and church schools. Preceded in death by his Parents, Marvin Andrew and Gussie Idonia Salter, an older Sister, Thelma Salter, and a Brother, Reginald Wesley “Bud” Salter.

Survivors include: his Wife of 47 years, Frances DeLaine Salter of Atmore, AL; his Son, Fred Sherman and Teresa Salter, Jr.of Brewton, AL; 2 Grandchildren, Ashley Megan Nall and Stephen Andrew Salter; a Grandson by mutual love agreement, Jonah Isaiah Pate; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Trever Alan Nall and Jordan Elizabeth Salter; and a Sister, Wylmogene Hart of Brewton, AL.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at the Brewton Pentacostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Byrnes Pitts officiating.

Burial will follow at Green Acres Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. directing.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M .at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be David Chavers, Chuck Chavers, Joey O’ Bannon, Jerry Pate, Chris Byrd, Fred Balkcom, Pete Duiano, Ray Lee, Irvin Carnley, Jr., Gerald Franklin, and Lamar Hodge.

Honorary pallbearers will be the American Legion.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries