Willie George Salter

February 21, 2013

Willie George Salter, age 81, of Jay, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was an active member of Jay United Methodist Church for 72 years. He faithfully served on the Administrative Board, sang in the choir, and worked with the youth for many years. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He worked for Armstrong World Industries for 28 years, and retired in 1989. He met and married the love of his life, Billie Joyce, and they were married for 56 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Buck Salter; his grandparents, Felian and Omie Dean and a granddaughter, Brittany Godwin.

He leaves behind a loving family he adored including his wife, Billie Salter and children, Kenny (Cindy) Salter, Debbie (Paul) Godwin, and Carol (Terry) Ingram. He adored his grandchildren, Patrick (Cara) Salter, Carlyn (Wesley) Salter, Megan (Anthony) Golden, Kennedy Salter, Amber (Phil) Godwin-Ellis, Jenna Godwin, Whitney Godwin, Gregory (Laura) Ingram, Michael (Dana) Ingram, and nine great-grandchildren; brother, James (Betty) Salter and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family who will miss him dearly.

Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 22, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7  p.m. at Jay United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Jay United Methodist Church at 10a.m. with Rev. Laura Weant officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Level Church Cemetery.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries