Mr. Barry L. Salts, 81, of Rochester, passed away at 7:53 PM on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his residence.
On August 3, 1943, Barry Lee was born in Marshfield to Charles and Helen Barbara Ward Salts. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister and three brothers. Proudly he graduated from Seegar Memorial High School of West Lebanon with the Class of 1962. Answering the call of patriotism, Barry served with the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1964.
Barry and Sandra J. Lawson were married on June 20, 1962, in Covington. They shared 39 years of life’s adventures. From their union came 4 wonderful children Lori Leslie, Tim and Matt. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of 2 more generations. Sadly, she passed away on July 29, 2001.
On September 27, 2014, in Sevierville, Tennessee, Barry married Linda Marie Dickerson Dials. They enjoyed over 10 years together and return many times to the Pigeon Forge, Cades Cove, Tennessee.
Moving to the Rochester area in 1977, with a strong work ethic, Barry worked in logistics for Proctor and Gamble of Plymouth. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and rock collecting. While golfing he shot 2 holes-in-one: in Rochester and a few years later in Plymouth. Barry loved visiting Gatlinburg, Cades Cove and Pigeon Forge while in Tennessee. He had a unique collection of antique tools.
Left to cherish the memories of Barry are his wife, Linda, two daughters, Lori Thomas and husband Brad, Leslie Howdeshell and husband Todd, Tim Salts and companion Carmen Castleman all of Rochester, Matt Salts and wife Brenna of Cicero; 11 grandchildren, Morgan (JD) Showley, Mallory (Josh) Hupp, Madison (Justin) Couture, Kaytlin (Ben) Carnes, Jacob (Riley) Howdeshell, Isabella Howdeshell, Bailey (Roger) Avelar, Carrie Salts, Emelia Salts, Lawson Salts; 10 great-grandchildren, Ireland Showley, Scarlett Showley, Forrest Showley, Kaden Hupp, Ryan Carnes, Nolan Carnes, Max Carnes, Navy Carnes, Amaya Avelar, Milanya Avelar and baby boy Hupp to arrive summer of 2025; three brothers, Dick (Judy) Salts of Port Ritchey, FL, Chris Salts of Danville, Joe (Sue) Collison and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Barry in death are his parents, first wife, Sandra, a sister, Brenda Ash.
A graveside service for Barry L. Salts celebrating his life will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery, Pastor Thad Stewart will officiate.
Military Honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veteran’s Honor Guard and the United States Navy Honors Team.
The Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.
