James Bernard Salter: Loris

1942 – 2024

     James “Jim” Bernard Salter of Loris passed away on Saturday, July 27, at his home. He was 81.

     Born Aug. 10, 1942, in Flushing Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Bernard Salter and the late Virginia Jackson.

     Jim was in the United States Army, where he served during Vietnam, with courage, honor, and distinction. In the Army, Jim was a pistol sharpshooter, grenade launcher, and a rifle marksman.

     Jim then went onto college as a first-generation student at The New York Institute of Technology, and achieved his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. He was a proud officer with the New York Police Department for 20 years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending his time watching his favorite team, The New York Yankees, visiting with his neighbors, cutting grass, doing yard work, and tending to his flowers: geraniums, impatiens, and red and pink roses. Above all else, Jim adored his wife, Althea Cole, his children, and grandchildren.

     Survivors include his son, Christopher Salter and wife Jennifer; his daughter, Kimberly Nyquist and husband Daniel; his former wife of 38 years, Monica Salter; his five grandchildren; and a brother, Greg Salter and wife, Judy.

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Salter was predeceased by his beloved wife, Althea Horne Cole.

     Funeral services, with military honors, were planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Hardwick Memorial Chapel.

     Visitation was planned for the hour preceding services at Hardwick Funeral Home.

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