It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of James Randall Salter, 87, of Jacksonville and Ormond Beach, Florida. Randy, as he was known to all, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born on February 25,1937, to Noel and Laura Salter of Thomaston, Georgia. After he graduated high school, Randy answered his call to duty and joined the United States Navy where he served his country honorably.

Randy was discharged from the United States Navy and settled in Jacksonville, Florida where he lived until September 2023, when he moved to Ormond Beach, Florida. During his time in Jacksonville, Randy worked as an auto insurance adjuster, body shop writer, and then again as an auto and property insurance adjuster, finishing his career with Wimberly Claims Service.

Randy always loved animals and over the years had an array of them at "the farm" which included, chickens, cows, ducks, geese, cats and his beloved dog, Buddy. He also boarded horses as well.

Randy loved several sports. He remained faithful to his home state and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He loved watching the Atlanta Braves, car racing, pro football and anything to do with golf - watching, playing, practicing, the driving range, he loved it all.

Randy was preceded in death by his father, Noel James Salter and mother, Laura Pitts Salter. He is survived by his sister, Myrna Salter Barnett (Wyman); nephew, Chet Barnett (Julie); niece, Kimberly Barnett; great nephew, John Barnett (Laura); great niece, Lauren Barnett; and many additional cousins of the Pitts and Salter families. He also leaves behind his Florida Family of choice, his chosen daughter "teenage beauty queen" Holly Burns, his chosen son and caretaker for the last 6 years, Matt Burns, chosen grandchildren Kyle Douglas and Katelynn Baller (John), his lifelong friend and love Peggy Gleaton, best friends Dick Tummond (Ann), Warren Mulligan  (Sandra), Herb White (Suzie) Bill Winn, and David Green along with many additional close personal friends.

A Celebration of Randy's Life will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Lannie Road Baptist Church (5998 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218) with Pastor Buddy Wimberly officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery (4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218) where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Randy to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the ASPCA or their local humane society/ animal rescue. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.