Joel Salter

Mr. Joel Gregory Salter, age 54 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Salter was the Scrap Purchasing Manager at Gerdau-Ameristeel, where he had been employed for the past twenty four years. He was an avid Jacksonville Jaguar Football fan and a Tampa Bay Rays Baseball fan. He was also a classic car enthusiast who dearly loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Patricia Salter; daughters: Jessica (Chris) Epps of Navarre, FL, Ann (Stephen) Hellwege of Winter Park, FL, Joell Rodriguez of Macclenny, Ashley (Matt) Smith of Navarre, FL, and Kristen Greer and Bethany Greer both of Glen St. Mary, FL; brothers: Larry (Cathy) Salter of Woodstock, GA and Jeff Salter of Taylorsville, GA and sister: Karen (James) Moore of Summerville, SC. Four grandchildren and numerous other family members also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joel M. and Joanne Gregor Salter and son-in-law: Angel Rodriguez. A Mass will be held 11:00am, Saturday, August 23, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Monsignor Keith Brennan officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8:00pm, Friday, August 22, 2014 at the chapel of Forbes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Northeast Florida Community Hospice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny, Florida 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/