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Alex Salter Obituary
Alex Sylvester Salter, Jr., 67, died peacefully on July 10, 2020, at West Florida Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1953, to the late Alex S. Salter, Sr. and Odell Williams Salter. He was a graduate of W.J. Woodham High School and George Stone Vocational School. Alex joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1976. He retired from Koch Industries after 35 years of service. In his retirement, he loved being a handyman and he could fix or build anything. He will be greatly missed by the countless number of friends he made along his journey.
He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife of 31 years, Geraldine Averhart Salter, a son, Alex S. Salter III, two daughters, Correll Salter and Melissa Salter, three grandchildren, a godson, Jakeil McQueen, a brother, Lamar Salter, three sisters, Mary Hardy, Geraldine Wicks and Cynthia Davis, two sister-in-laws, Gloria (Gordon) McCord and Zelma King, four brother-in-laws, Arthur Lee Averhart, Roger Grant, Kelvin Grant and Larry Grant. He also leaves behind four aunts, three uncles, his best friend Edward (Debra) Simpkins and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Public viewing will be held at Tracy Memorial Chapel on Thursday, July 16, 2020, from 12-6PM. Graveside service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 10AM. Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, there will be no repass.
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Wayne Johnson
July 17, 2020
Alex (Jr.) was a life long friend of mine we have live in the same town since 1971 when I left Pensacola. But through the years we were still friends he will be missed. Wayne Johnson SR. Dublin, Virginia.
Cecelia and Denise Green
July 16, 2020
We were shocked and sadden to hear that Alex had passed away. May fond memories of your happier times together, and the love of friends and family give you comfort and peace during this difficult time
Rose Holloway
July 15, 2020
I worked with Alex until he retired. He was a good friend. He was so good to keep in touch. I called him my birthday twin since I am five days older. I will miss him. Prayers for peace to his family.
Jack Fulmer (Adjutant Marine Corps League Naples, Florida)
July 14, 2020
The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Alex Sylvester Salter, Jr. for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his LEsprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.
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