Melvin Salter Obituary
In loving memory of Melvin Salter (Columbus, Mississippi), who departed this world on May 13, 2026 at the age of 68. Melvin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Salter to pay them a last tribute.
As Melvin departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Melvin may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Melvin leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his father Deola Salter; and his siblings, Rose Ann Scott and Jimmie Salter. He is survived by: his son Byron Lane of West Point, MS; his grandchild Jamiya Lane; his sisters, Veola Salter-Gibbs of Columbus, MS and Ann Salter-White of Columbus, MS; his aunts, Onita Brown of Columbus, MS and Helen Capers of Brooklyn, NY; and his nephew Keith Salter. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
