Lloyd Paul Salsberry

Lloyd Paul Salsberry, 77, of Washington, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in the Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born July 26, 1935, in Washington, a son of Herbert Elvin “Dutch” Salsberry and Bertha Pease Salsberry. Mr. Salsberry was a 1953 graduate of Trinity High School. He loved music, especially big band music, and when able, he loved to polka and square dance. Mr. Salsberry could play the piano, saxophone, and clarinet, as well as other instruments. In the 1950’s, he had a dance orchestra that was popular in Washington. Mr. Salsberry was a veteran of the Army, serving from May 13, 1958, until May 12, 1960, and from October 15, 1961, until August 8, 1962. For 37 years, he worked for AT&T International in operations management. Mr. Salsberry enjoyed spending time at Deep Creek and boating and water skiing when his health permitted. He was a member of First Christian Church and a former member of Houston American Legion 902. On June 10, 1966, he married Myrtle V. “Ginny” Ferris, who died January 24, 2012. Surviving are a son, David Bruce (Tina) Crawford of Meadowlands; four daughters, Mary Beth Cottrill, Pamela Jeanne (Gregory) Hilderbrand, Paula (Brent) Fulton and Lori (Frank) Tennant, all of Washington; a brother, Duane Salsberry of Corpus Christi, Texas; two sisters, Nila Mae Mounts of Taylorstown and Vivian Holden of the State of Indiana; 11 grandchildren, Betsy Lynn, Eric, Jason, Megan, Brandon, Brittany, Jessie, Amanda, Frankie, Nathan and Devin; 10 great-grandchildren, Conrad, Caitlin, Coby, Carson, Caden, Amelia, Olivia, Jason, Jake and Christopher; and a great-great grandchild, Bella. Deceased are two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Eleanor Woods; and two brothers, Kenneth and Elvin Salsberry. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, with Rev. Stephen Smythers officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Pine Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175.