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Dustin Salter Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Fort Worth Presbyterian Church. Private burial: 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, in Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Silas, Ala. Visitation: 1 p.m. Friday at Fort Worth Presbyterian Church.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Fort Worth Presbyterian Church (PCA), designated for Street Children Ministry, India, Box 16307, Fort Worth, Texas 76162.
Dustin started the RUF campus ministry at Texas Christian University and served for eight years after graduating from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Fla. Dustin's 6'5" frame and loud joyful laugh made him a well-known figure on the TCU campus. He was often spotted in nearby coffee shops and restaurants sharing the gospel with students. In June 2006, Dustin and his family moved to Greenville, S.C., where he served as a campus minister at Furman University.
Many came to understand the doctrines of grace and justification under Dustin's leadership. As Dustin frequently reminded us, "You are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace, and you are never so good that you don't stand in need of God's grace."
His passions included a good cup of coffee, a movie any night of the week, love for his family, cold weather and trips to Boone, N.C.
Survivors: Wife, Leigh Anne Salter; children, Jacob, Nathahan and Meredith; father and stepmother, Joe and Linda Salter; mother and stepfather, Glenda and Billy Wheeler; brothers, Travis Salter and wife, Beth, and Lance Salter; stepbrother, Wayner Wheeler; grandmother, Mildred Wells; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dustin Salter
Amy Maves
March 16, 2008
Still continue to pray for you guys. You all remain very special to us over in Americus!
MIke Khandjian
March 28, 2007
Dustin's family will remain in my/our prayers. I did not know him but will meet him at the Feast.
Anthony Cordova
March 28, 2007
Leigh Ann and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and and hope you find comfort in the faith you and Dustin shared. I spent a lot of time with him from the time we met in junior high till he left our junior year. I always think of him and the time we shared together. He was the most caring and loving friend I have ever had. I always knew he would be successful in whatever path he chose and you and your children are proof of what a good person he really was...he had a great impact in my life and that is all anyone can ask for. Once again he was a success! It is funny to read about how much he loved going to the movies. Some things never change. God bless you and your family.
There are not many men that you have in your life that you say I love you. We shared that bond through many trials and great tribulations. I will always be thinking about the times I was able to share with him and the happiness he brought into my life.
Rev. Russ Kapusinski, Jr.
March 28, 2007
Dustin will always have a special place in my heart. We spent a many an afternoon together studying at the Sweetwater Coffee Company in Altamonte Springs, Florida during our tenure at Reformed Theological Seminary. Dustin and I shared that mission field with a handful of other seminarians and faculty members. Dustin exuded the joy and love of Jesus. Dustin was a real scholar who had a passion for Jesus and an ability to share the faith with people from all walks of life. I was often in awe of his ability to speak with the middle school students at our church and then shift gears to challenge the theological acumen of his peers and teachers, always with grace. Another warrior has entered his eternal rest...Dustin's post in the advancement of Christ's Kingdom will be an extremely difficult one to fill. You will be missed brother...
Drew Trotter
March 28, 2007
I did not know Dustin, but I know several who did, and it would indeed have been a distinct privilege. I am so sorry for your loss, and pray that our Lord Jesus might be a deep comfort to you. He is our guardian, guide and stay.
Mike Beates
March 28, 2007
We thank God for the gift of Justin! Grace and peace to you, Leigh Ann, and to your family.
Janet Colton
March 28, 2007
I only spoke with Dustin one time -and then when I had a concern about a student that I was hoping God would send his way! Dustin was so understanding of my concern for this covenant child. I am so sorry for your loss, Leigh Ann and for the loss of a father to the children. Know that in God's infinite wisdom and sovereign grace, He will meet the needs in your lives--not understood by man, but provided by the Great Conmforter. I will be praying for you all. Blessings,
Amy Maves
March 28, 2007
Our family continues to pray for you daily. In reading Dustin's obituary and all the comments from the last 5 months, it is so easy to see how incredibly wonderful he was to be around. We love you and will continue to pray for you.
Abraham Harris
March 27, 2007
May God keep and bless you. I did not have a chance to meet Dustin, but by knowing how Joe and Linda are, I know he was a fine man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janice Jones
March 26, 2007
My sympathy to the family and may God keep all of you in his care. I worked with Joe Salter at the base.
kelly johnson
March 26, 2007
To the entire Salter family,
While I never had the pleasure of meeting Dustin, I was honored by having worked w/Joe for a short time. May God bless & keep you all at this time. You are all in our prayers.
Kelly Johnson
Kim Goad
March 26, 2007
I met Dustin once at Woodruff Road Pres. Church during missions week. He had such a passion for his work and love for the Lord. I feel very blessed to have met him. My family has been praying for you and your children. May the Lord give you peace during this time of sorrow....Blessings...Kim Goad
Melonie Anderson
March 26, 2007
Leigh Ann,
I can't describe how the events in your family's lives have touched mine. Y'all have been a testimony of God's faithfulness and the power of prayer. May He continue to watch over you and grant you peace in your time of loss.
Janice Holsteen
March 24, 2007
I don't know what it is like to lose someone under the circumstances that you have. But whenever someone you love so deeply is gone, there is an empty spot. I pray God's peace will fill the void and comfort you and the children as only HE can! You are in our prayers!
Hall Schenck Sunday School Class
March 24, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Croom
March 24, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Glore
March 24, 2007
Leigh Anne and family. I had the oppurtunity of working with Dustins dad for many years at Robins AFB, GA. During this time I had the pleasure of meeting Dustin. What a n impressive young man in the ministrie of the Lord Jesus Christ. Bobbie and I are remembering you daily in our thoughts and prayers.
in Christ
Bobbie and Cotton Glore
Michael and Wanda Salley
March 23, 2007
Lee Ann
We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God has used Dustin to reach so many throughout his ministry and accident. We know that the testimony of his love for God will live on through you and your precious children.
Ron Mayott
March 23, 2007
Leigh Anne & family,
The Salters arrived at TCU during my senior year at TCU. I befriended Dustin and served alongside in ministry in Fort Worth for several years while I was on Young Life staff at Paschal High School. I frequently would bump into Dustin at all the TCU area hotspots. Whether it be Chipotle, Jon's Grille, I was also excited to see Dustin ministering to students. He was definitely an encourager, a truth-speaker, and a man who desired to see the glory of God. Dustin was one of kind.
Sarah and Todd Ellisor
March 23, 2007
I have had your family in my prayers for several months. I am a member of Trinity Presyterian Church and learned of Dustin's accident through our email prayer chain. This must be a very difficult trial in your life. I pray the Lord will grant peace and comfort to you and your children during this time. God Bless you and give you strength.
Billy Hickson
March 23, 2007
Lee Anne and family,
I thank you for your strength throughout this tumultous journey. Your strength and resolve must truly be from our Lord. Continue in His strength. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Joy George
March 23, 2007
Leigh Anne and family,
I only met Dustin once at Woodruff Rd. Pres. Church in Simpsonville, SC during our missions conference. Our family shared dinner with him, and that one meeting was enough to convince us of Dustin's passion for the Lord and his family. Although we have never met, our hearts have grieved with you and prayed for you and your children since the day of the accident. Your short stay in Greenville touched many lives and you will not be forgotten.
Roselle and Ted Ach
March 22, 2007
Leigh Anne, Ted and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you, your children, and to Joe and Linda. Dustin was a fine young man. We have fond memories of him. God bless you and comfort you. With prayers and love.
Roselle and Ted Ach, Macon, Georgia
Jennifer Hanusch
March 22, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your children.
Rebecca and Danny Sibley
March 22, 2007
We are grieving with you. Our church family, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Orangeburg, SC is continuting to pray for you too. May God give you strength, wisdom and courage as you face the days, weeks, months, and years to come. You have inspired and impacted many lives just as Dustin did.
Sheila Bird
March 22, 2007
Our Prayers are with your family.
May God comfort you during this
difficult time. Sheila & Alan Bird
Dan Doss
March 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know your loose is great, but we rest in the knowledge that Dustin is in a better place and we will see him again. God bless you all.
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