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Joseph Salter Obituary

Deacon Joseph Lawrence Salter of 20506 Hickory Court, Petersburg, Va., quietly entered into his heavenly mansion on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at 8 a.m. at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va.

Deacon Salter "Joe" or "Sunny", as he was so fondly called, was born on Oct. 23, 1947, to Mr. Joe Salter Jr. and Mother Minnie Williams Salter-Merritt in Terrell County, Dawson, Ga.

Deacon Salter was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Joe Salter Jr.; grandmother, Mary L. Salter; maternal grandmother, Mary C. Williams; grandfather, Jimmy L. Williams; stepfather, Charlie Merritt; and granddaughter, Jasmine Stith. Deacon Salter accepted Christ at an early age at the Sardis Baptist Church, Dawson, Ga. He was always seeking higher goals in Christ. He as a young boy loved good old gospel music and he never liked or was satisfied with nothing less than the preached word of God and no dead church. He joined a gospel quartet group; he went place to place singing the gospel. He served in the United States Armed Forces, which carried him to many different places in the United States and overseas, he was stationed in Korea and he served in Vietnam. He received several awards, medals and honors during his tours in the military. He was an employee at the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va.

Deacon Salter connected with Faith and Hope Temple COGIC, and his whole life became new. Faith and Hope Temple was his heart as well as the saints, he was faithful up until his health failed him. He loved his Male Chorus. Deacon Salter was loved by all he met.

He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted and loving wife, Mrs. Doris A. Stith-Salter; and daughters, Tamara Stith of Petersburg, Va., Donita Williams (Herbert) of Hopewell, Va., Sabrina Stith-Randolph (Richard) of Petersburg, Va., and Shawna Stith of Petersburg, Va.; grandchildren, Deverrick and Tre'Shawn Harris, both of Honolulu, Hawaii, Ahbri Womble, Ariel Stith, Torey Olds Jr., TyAsia Olds, Jada Wiggins, all of Petersburg, Va., Tywon Smith of Surry County, Va., Kierra Cooper and Kiceyonna Williams, both of Hopewell, Va., and Daniel Williams of Colonial Heights, Va. A loving and devoted mother, Mrs. Minnie L. Merritt of Petersburg, Va.; three sisters, Ruth Salter of Albany, Ga., Cecelia Heath of Colonial Heights, Va., and Kathy Merritt of Prince George, Va.; two brothers, Bobby E. Salter (Ellen) of Dinwiddie, Va., Robert Peterson (Mary) of Philadelphia, Pa.; his aunts, whom he loved dearly, Johnnie Belle Kitchens of Atlanta, Ga.; Ella Shorter of Orange, N.J. and Frances Branon of Newark, N.J.; special cousins, Mary K. King of Winsdor, Conn., Alvin Harvey of Riverdale, Ga., and Anna Rouse of Fayetteville, N.C.; special nieces, Qiana Merritt of Petersburg, Va., LeChele Salter of Albany, Ga., Natasha Heath of Colonial Heights, Va., Laticia Salter of Hyattsville, Md., Nicole and Tonia Salter, both of Hopewell, Va.; nephews, Quan Merritt of Sussex, Va., and Terrell Heath of Newport News, Va.; mother-in-law, Mattie Stith; four sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; godson, Master Zakir Holmes of Petersburg, Va.; longtime friends, Harold Anderson (Bernadine) of Dawson, Ga., John H. Wilson (Vietnam Comrade) of Americus, Ga., Rev. Tracey Harris of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Robert Albritten of Dawson, Ga.; a host of other aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Faith and Hope Temple C.O.G.I.C., 1800 E. Washington St., Petersburg, Va., Dr. Herman Crockett Jr., Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the funeral establishment.

The family will also receive friends at 20506 Hickory Court, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 524-8867 or (804) 637-0120.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Deacon Salter online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Dec. 12 to Dec. 15, 2009.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Natasha (Spratley) Perkerson

December 18, 2009

I am deeply saddened by the lost of Uncle Sonny. I will continue to pray for you all. It is with love and hope that I send this, and knowing that he will experience no more suffering.

Tanya Patterson

December 18, 2009

Salter,

May God continue to strengthen you and your family. I will keep you in prayer.

Stephanie Farrar

December 16, 2009

May God bless and keep you , Sis bj ellis

December 16, 2009

Dear Sister Doris,
You and the family are in our prayers. Deacon has gone on to claim his seat with the good Lord...ah Lord.
Keep your head up and know that you now have an angel watching over you. May your heart be at peace.
Grace and Peace
Elder and Sister Pullin and Family

Cathy Pullin

December 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marsha Marchiano( worked with Ruth at Fort Lee)

December 15, 2009

Sis. Salter and family may God bless you and continue to strengthen you during this time of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love
Deaconess Smith
Faith and Hope Temple

December 15, 2009

Mother Minnie Merritt, Ruth Salter and Family
On behalf of Calvary Outreach Revival Center we are praying for you and your family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.

District Eld Irving & Lady Stephanie Taylor

December 14, 2009

Doris & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your heart.

Hattie Bonner

December 14, 2009

DONITA & FAMILY,

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.

RUTH JOHNSON

December 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jovat Bates (SVTC ) Family

December 12, 2009

Donita & Family,

The Lord will watch and keep you. He will never leave you. My prayers are with you.

Love you,

Dana Harris-Sanders

December 12, 2009

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