Salter

Ralph Vernon Salter Jr., 83, of Rockdale died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

He was laid to rest Saturday, Jan. 23 at Harmony Cemetery on CR 320.

Mr. Salter was born in Cowley County, Kansas, on Oct. 19, 1937, to Ralph Vernon Salter Sr. and Bessie Jane (Williams) Salter.

He married Jo Ann (Magness) Salter on May 1, 1961. They were married for 39 years.

Mr. Salter valued his independence and cherished simplicity. Early in life he experienced the loss of his leg, but he refused to let his handicap define him. He employed the same can do attitude in all aspects of his life. And while he entertained the advice of others, he would always do things the “Ralph” way.

Mr. Salter lived a life that he wanted, and he did it by his principles. He was true to himself and true to God.

One of his most admirable qualities was his work ethic. He worked hard to take care of his family and for his family to never have to take care of him.

Throughout his life he had worked as a paperboy, worked at their family gas station, in construction, as a rancher, and was a businessman.

A couple more qualities worth mentioning was his bottomless pit of a stomach that came in handy at buffets and his unbeatable bear hugs. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Salter was preceded

Mr. Salter was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Salter; his parents, Ralph and Bessie Salter; a sister, Doris Salter; and a brother, James Salter Sr.

Survivors are a sister, Betty Dear of Crocket; his children, Clifton Salter of Rockdale, Robert Salter of Montreal, QC, Karen (Salter) Vasquez of San Antonio, Susan Salter of Rockdale; his grandchildren, Monica, Amber, Bobby, Clara, Devan, Jacob and Serene; and his great-grandchildren, Olivia, Sophie, Aleron, Kaira and Aubrey.

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