Herbert Tillman Herb Salter, Jr.

Herbert Tillman Salter, Jr. age 93 of Clanton, AL. He was born on November 29, 1920 in Hueytown, AL. He passed away June 18, 2014 in Newnan, GA. Herb was predeceased by his parents, Herbert Tillman and Louise Vines His sister, Erma Lou Lawson and his brother, James Benton Salter. Herb is survived by his wife of 61 years Margaret Lowery Salter of Clanton, AL His daughters: Suzanne (Darrell) Brooks, Sharon (Larry) Liebe of Newnan, GA and His son: Bert (Christa) Salter of Vestavia Hills His grandchildren; Rachel, Madison and Ben Salter of Vestavia Hills, AL ; Melissa and Meredith Brooks and Christopher and Lauren Liebe all of Newnan, GA; Tara and Brian Benvie. His Great-Granddaughter, Ryleigh Benvie His sister, Sara Jean Jennings of Hueytown, AL. Herb was a 1943 graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University). He was a founding member and past president of the Chilton County Auburn Club. Herb was honored in 2013 by the Auburn Alumni Assoc for his 70 years as an Alumni member and his dedication and support to Auburn and the Chilton County Auburn Club. Herb was an Elder Emeritus of Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Clanton, AL. He was recently honored for his service and faithfulness with the naming of Salter Hall at the church. Herb was owner of Salter Distributing (Amoco Oil of Chilton and Shelby Counties). He was later employed with the US Postal service as a mail carrier in Clanton. He was a past President and 61 year member of the Clanton Lions Club. In additions to love his for Auburn sports he was an avid sports enthusiast. He had a passion for hunting, bowling, golfing, collecting and restoring antique cars and traveling with friends in his RV camping club. Visitation will be Friday, June 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home, 1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Martins with burial in Chilton Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Fellowship PCA building Fund - Salter Hall - 1208 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045