Thomas Jeffrey Salb passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2019 in Lexington, VA at the age of 70.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Marianne Alexander Salb, his daughters Meagan Elizabeth Salb Samueland Whitney Salb Hendrix, his brothers J. Scott Salb and R. Christopher Salb and wife Lori, his nieces Amanda and Kelly Salb, nephew J. Michael Salb, his grandchildren Audrey Samuel and Parker and Ellie Hendrix, Marianne's children Ann Janine Montross and Brian James Montross and grandchildren Matthew and Summer Montross. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas John Salb, and mother, Audrey Krudener Salb.

Jeff was born on February 17, 1949 in Jasper, Indiana to Thomas John and Audrey Salb. He graduated from Washington and Lee in 1971 as a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity with a degree in History. After graduating, he sailed in the Trans Pacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu as a crew member aboard the Buccaneer from New Zealand with Captain Sir Tom Clark. He then attended Indianapolis Law School, Indiana University graduating in 1975. He married Marianne Salb in February 2002.

Jeff started his law practice in insurance defense with Breeden, Howard and MacMillan in 1976 in Norfolk, VA and had over 42 years of experience in civil litigation. He retired in 2018 finishing his career with Taylor Walker PC. Jeff volunteered with Norfolk Festevents and was on the Board of the Hunter Foundation.

Jeff and Marianne attended Great Bridge Presbyterian Church in Chesapeake, VA and Oxford Presbyterian Church in Lexington, VA. He recently joined the Lexington Ruritan Club. After retiring, Jeff and Marianne moved to Lexington, VA to live in the Shenandoah Valley full-time in 2018.

Jeff and Marianne thought this part of the world was especially blessed and were honored to live here. Jeff is remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He loved to be outdoors, hiking, traveling, RVing, participating in IDPA matches and riding his motorcycle. He loved any type of adventure and could often be found in a museum enjoying history and thinking of new trips.

We are blessed with a loving and supportive family, friends and community and are thankful for your uplifting support. Special thanks to Horace and Ellen Douty.

A funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 11am at Oxford Presbyterian Church located at 143 Oxford Ln, Lexington, VA 24450

with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Horace Douty will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jeff's life.

Condolences can be posted to www.facebook.com/marianne.salb and donations in lieu of flowers made to HumanKind at support.humankind.org in memory or honor of T. Jeffrey Salb.

Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 5, 2020.

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Betty McCraw

January 27, 2020

When I worked as a legal secretary at Breeden, Howard & MacMillan in the '70s Jeff was always kind and considerate and always treated employees with respect. My late husband was a court reporter who also worked with him and who treasured his friendship.

VandenAkker

January 16, 2020

I had the privilege of shooting IDPA with Jeff until he moved to Lexington. He was a class act & the shooting world will miss him. RIP Jeff

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Cindy Williams

January 6, 2020

My condolences to the family. I met Jeff at a time when I couldn't stay out of trouble, but Jeff always treated me with kindness and respect. I shall never forget him. May his memory be a blessing.

David Thommen

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January 6, 2020

I had many cases against Jeff over the past 30 years. He always treated my clients with respect. He was a gifted litigator, but more importantly, an honorable attorney who played by the rules and always kept his word.My condolences to his family. Woody Anderson

Barry Pollara

January 5, 2020

Jeff was a friend when he and I served on the board of Norfolk Festevents. It was a labor of love. He was always a giver and he gave a lot of his time, legal expertise, and energy to making the fledgling organization run. He was too young to pass away. We all loved him when we worked together.

Greg Stillman

January 5, 2020

I've not seen Jeff in years, but always enjoyed our professional inter-action. He was a gifted lawyer. But more importantly, a kind and warm person. He has left us too soon. My sincere condolences.

Meredith Lauter

January 5, 2020

We are all so very grateful that Jeff shared his excitement for life and sense of adventure with us. He lived a full and vibrant life and will be remembered always.

January 5, 2020

I met Jeff about 30 years ago. I want to pass on my condolences to his wife and family. I worked on the opposite side on several cases with Jeff. He was an excellent lawyer but more importantly I trusted and respected his word and his honest opinion about cases we handled. I know in the legal community he was respected and liked and his integrity and well mannered approach in an often contentious profession was a testament to not only is ability as a lawyer but his qualities as a kind and thoughtful person. I will miss Jeff and the McMahan family sends its thoughts and prayers to his family. James S MCMahan

Sally Moore

January 5, 2020

Please accept my condolences. I knew Jeff as an excellent lawyer who taught me a valuable concept that has served me over and over in other cases. He was a highly intelligent man of integrity. I pray God's peace upon you.

John Neale

January 4, 2020

Condolences to the entire Salb, Jeff was wonderful caring person and a friend to many.

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