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Ricky Salter Obituary

Ricky Paul Salter, Sr. - RINCON - Ricky Paul Salter, Sr., 58, of Rincon, GA, died Sunday, Aug 31, 2014 from injuries received at International Paper Corporation. He was born in Adrian, GA, and was an Electrician with International Paper Corporation. He was a member of IBEW Local # 508 for 38 years. He was a member of the Holy Church of God, and he loved his Family and he enjoyed helping people. He never took anything in return for his help. He loved to joke with people and make them laugh. He enjoyed horses, cars, car shows, and especially motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Lynn Edenfield Salter of Rincon, GA; 4 sons, Paul Salter, Andrew Salter, Matthew Salter, and Benjamin Salter all of Rincon, GA;' a brother, Wayne Salter (Janice) of Savannah, GA; and a sister, Nada Brookshire of Braselton, GA, and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation: 5 - 9 p.m. Friday at Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Church of God, on Little Neck Road, with Rev. Ryan Ralston, and Rev. Gary Edenfield, officiating. Interment will follow in Effingham Memorial Gardens, in Springfield, Ga. Mr. Salter will be taken to the church at 8:30 a.m. Saturday to lie in state. Savannah Morning News September 5, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Vonnie Chavis

September 11, 2014

Diane and Family
Steve and I are so sorry to hear about Ricky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Kenneth J Stafford

September 11, 2014

I was a co-worker; my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Steve Beasley

September 10, 2014

Wayne I was sorry to hear about your brother Ricky, please know our prayers and thoughts are with you all. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.

Kathy Kittrell Gunn

September 10, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 9, 2014

Diane, So sorry to hear about Ricky. Sorry I wasn't able to come to the funeral. My heart hurts for you and the boys. May God bring you that loving peace. Will be praying for all of you. God bless, Shirley Kramer Quick

Phil Giles

September 9, 2014

Ricky will truly be missed for years, God bless the family.

Elder Anthony Swindell

September 8, 2014

To all of Ricky's family I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. Look to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ for strength, he truly is our rock is times of trouble.

Jimmy/Janice Helmey

September 8, 2014

So sorry to hear of Ricky passing away. Worked with Ricky many years at the Portwentworth mill. Prayers are with the family.

Carlton & Connie Ely

September 7, 2014

We are lighting this candle as a symbol of the light Ricky Paul Salter, Sr displayed in his daily life. Ricky you are so missed by all who love you.
Dianna , Paul, Andrew, Matt, and Ben our prayers are for strength , comfort and peace to be given to you from our Father as you go forward .. We love you.

Geraldine Dean

September 6, 2014

so sorry for your loss. our prayers and love for the whole family. from the Dean Family, Elkton, Virginia

Rusty Cotton

September 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Salter family. May God comfort your hearts through this time of sorrow. Brother Ricky was a good man who will be greatly missed. God Bless You.: From All The Cotton Family in Nicholson Georgia.

Randy Swailes

September 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Ricky at Stone Container for many years. He was a fine man, very dependable and hard working. He was also fun to be around. He will be be missed.

Denise Brown

September 6, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family remains in our prayers.
The Brown Family, Denise, Annie, Maggie and James.

Tessa Michael

September 5, 2014

Dianna and family, I'm so sorry about your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Randall & Becky Spivey

September 5, 2014

Diana and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Life is about a memory and he is a great one. We will continue to remember him and his family for a life time.

Hugh and Debbie Beasley

September 5, 2014

To the Salter family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May our heavenly Father bring you comfort and peace as only He can. Our prayers and our love are with you always. Hugh and Debbie Beasley

September 5, 2014

The Salter Family, Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to each of you.
Nell Jennings (Soperton, GA)

Jackie and Jack Ellington

September 5, 2014

Our Love,Thoughts, and Prayers are with each of you.

Jackie and Jack Ellington

September 5, 2014

Our Love, thoughts, and Prayers are with each of you.

Mark and Donna Bennett

September 5, 2014

Prayers for the family.

Buddy & JoAnn Clayton

September 5, 2014

Dianna & Family
Our love & prayers are with you!

DANNY FRIES

September 5, 2014

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WORKED WITH RICKY AT STONE AND HE WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH.HE WAS AT THE TOP OF MY LIST WHEN IT CAME TO A GOOD MAN... PRAYING FOR YOU.

Gina English Bogalis (Credit Union) & Gene English (Stone)

September 5, 2014

Ricky was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who knew him.
God now has one very special angel watching over all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

September 5, 2014

Sister Diana,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Burnham Family

Jim and Sue Ellington

September 5, 2014

The family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

Chas and Brenda Lake

September 4, 2014

Dianna and Family, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since we got the call. Ricky was a special friend to me and a brother to Chas. The hole in our hearts will be there until we meet him again. Please don't hesitate to call if we can do anything.

Pharis Copeland

September 4, 2014

Dianna and Salter Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. Cherish the memories because those memories along with God's help will get you through the days ahead.
Pharis Jennings-Copeland (Soperton, Georgia)

Jacquelyn Cauley-Smith

September 4, 2014

Our family sends our love and prayers to all of you. We rejoice in knowing that our Heavenly Father gives peace in the midst of our time of suffering. May you feel His presence even now.
Loving you in the name of Jesus,
The Ovie Brantley Cauley Family in Soperton.

Mildred Edwards

September 4, 2014

Sister Diana and Family, sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Sister Edwards

Ken Edwards

September 4, 2014

Diana, the years pass by so quickly and it seems like just yesterday we were at VCA graduating and starting out on our journey as adults. Though time has passed it does not lessen the friendship that I have felt toward you and Ricky. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, your sons and family.

Arlene Head

September 4, 2014

Sis. Diana and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for you and will continue. Bro. Lynn and Sis. Arlene Head

Jimmy and Vicki (Doggett) Duncan

September 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. The Lord's blessings now and in the days to come.

Denise Tyler Price

September 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. He always had such a kind smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed.

September 4, 2014

Our prayers have been with you all since we received the sad news, and will continue praying in the days ahead. We loved Ricky so much, as well as you Dianna, the boys, Wayne and his family. Love, Mrs. Doretha, Lottie, Lynda, & Dianne

Lorraine Morgan

September 4, 2014

My heart grieves for the loss of such a beautiful life. Ricky was one of my dearest childhood friends and could always keep me laughing and in good spirit. My deepest condolences goes out to his wife and boys. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Cassy and Gene Davis

September 4, 2014

Sis. Diana and boys,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Ricky. He was always a joy to be around. Please don't hesitate to call us if y'all need us for anything. Our love and prayers are with you all. Love Sis. Cassy and Bro. Gene

Faye Carter

September 4, 2014

Dianna,
We are so sorry for your great loss. Our family grew up with Ricky in Adrian Georgia. We all loved him and his family dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this time. May God keep his loving arms around you and comfort you in the days ahead.

Cindy Smith Oliver

September 4, 2014

I pray that God will give you the strength to see you through this sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

Carol & Tim Pickett

September 4, 2014

Dianna and (Girls) as Ricky would say, we are so saddened by this news. We are praying for you all.

Kelly Jackson

September 4, 2014

My condolence, Ricky was one of the really good people in the world and he will be missed by many.

Kaye Gottehrer

September 4, 2014

Dianna and Family: Our hearts and thoughts are with you all. Ricky brought so much laughter and sunshine into our lives. We will miss him so very much. With much love.

September 4, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,HOPE THAT YOU CAN FIND A LOT OF PEACE KNOWING WHAT A GOOD FATHER AND HUSBAND HE WAS. SHIRLEY

richard Salter

September 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. K.P. Stanley, Paper Machine #5 and Cynthia Stanley

Dewayne & Phyllis Morgan

September 4, 2014

Sis Dianna and boys,
My heart is broken and words cannot express how I felt when I heard the news. Ricky always meant so much to me. When I first came to Savannah Church years ago, he made me feel so welcomed. He always had kind words to say. Never a dull moment when you were around him! You couldn't help but to love him with his crazy self. Sis Dianna my heart just breaks for you and the boys. I know you are going to miss him terribly. So glad that you have God to walk this trial in life with you. I know you have many memories that you will always cherish. May God bless you and give you the peace and understanding that you need right now. We love all of you and so Thankful to call each one of you our "friends". You will continue to be in our prayers.

Sherri Morgan

September 4, 2014

Diana and boys:
We are so sorry for your loss. Ricky was a good man. Been thinking back of years gone by and all the memories we have. I'm sure you guys have many and I know they will be cherished in your hearts and minds forever. We will pray for strength for you all during this difficult time.

Sherri, Justin & Courtney

September 4, 2014

Michael and Gail Morris

September 4, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God grant you strength during this difficult time. God is our refuge. Love and prayers, Sharon Durden

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