Photo courtesy of Rockett Funeral Home - Ringgold
Ringgold, Louisiana
Apr 26, 1928 – Nov 17, 2020 (Age 92)
Funeral services for James Lonnie “Buster” Salter, 92, of Ringgold, LA will be held Friday, November 20, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. in Rockett Funeral Home Chapel, Ringgold, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Taff Watts and Bro. Mike Cottingham. Burial will follow in Williamson Cemetery, Bryceland, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Buster was born April 26, 1928 in Bryceland, LA and passed away November 17, 2020 at his home in Ringgold, LA. He lived life to the fullest and loved to be around people. He was known for grinding the best corn meal around, farming, and checking on his cows. Buster was a Veteran of the United States Navy where he was a champion boxer. Dancing was his passion and he never lacked for a partner. Buster never met a stranger and will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Annie Salter; five sisters and one brother.
Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 65 years, Gloria Jane Salter of Ringgold, LA; sons, James Richard Salter (Danny) of Dallas, TX and Charles Randall “Tiger” Salter (Judith) of Heflin, LA; daughters, Renee Jones (Dudley) and Roxanne Salter (Leslee) both of Ringgold, LA; sister, Betty Moore of Ringgold, LA; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Justin Jones, Josh Jones, David Shaw, Eddie Vise, Lane Mangum, and Jesse Williamson.
The family would like to thank Jann Huckaby with Southern Care Hospice, Shreveport, LA
Read MoreMy prayers are with family during this difficult time. Rely on God and He will see you through this grieving journey.
Doris Rasbury
November 20, 2020 | Castor, LA
The Final Salute
“Brothers and Sisters-in-Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to James Lonnie (Buster) Salter our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Buster. To Buster it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude...
Carroll R. Michaud
November 20, 2020 | Served In Military Together
I'll never forget 'Buster'! As best as I can remember, he the only adult we were allowed to call by his 'first name'. He befriended my Dad (Eddie Windham) after we bought the old Gidden's farm just down the road from Buster and Gloria Jane's home.
Memories of Buster...
My Dad bought a bull from Buster...and that was what we called that bull...Buster. Not sure if that was already it's name...or if we named it!
One of Buster's nephews (Bill Salter) was a good...
Tom Windham
November 20, 2020 | Knoxville, TN | Neighbor
Such fun memories of Buster and all the family. God Bless and comfort you all.
Sharon Windham
November 20, 2020 | Bossier City, LA | Friend
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Lenard
November 19, 2020 | McLeod, TX
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Liz Cannon
November 18, 2020 | Coushatta, LA | Friend
My sincere sympathy. Cherish all your wonderful memories. My parents, Tracie and Vallis Pate, thought the world of him!
Terry (Pate) Carroway
November 18, 2020 | Shreveport, LA | Friend
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Salter’s death. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with you!
Sheri Crump Block
November 18, 2020 | Carrollton, TX | Friend
