Reese Napoleon Salter, the son of the late Reese N. Salters a truck farmer and Lula Dixon amed-wife was born July 10, 1924. The youngest boy of seven sisters, reared on a 93 acre farm in Bloomville, outside of Manning, South Carolina. Reese affectionately known as ''Bubba'' was always given extra special attention. His mother and sisters all intuitively knew that Reese would make his mark in life and they did their part in preparation. Early on, thanks to the firm and guiding hand of his father, Reese learned the value of a strong work ethic. He attended primary school in Manning, and at the age of sixteen he jioned the CCC Corp. At age nineteen he traveled to Charleston, South Carolina and worked at the naval base. Always seeking to better himself, in 1947, Reese venturted to New York City for job opportunities and to be closer to his sisters. Due to the sudden illness of his mother, he returned to South, Carolina, where he met the love of his life Geraldine J. Stukes. Seeking To provide for his family, the lure of big steel mills up north, brought him to Baltimore, Maryland in 1955. He was hired at Bethleham Steel Corp. in 1956 as a steel burner; he later became a heavy duty equipment crane operator, until his retirement in 1994. Upon retirement, he assisted his wife in their family real estate business until his death. Reese will always be remembered for his trademarks, his sharp tongue, straightforwardness, biting humor and strong belief with an unmovable presence. Statuesque and handsome, he carried himself in a quiet, gracios manner just exemplifying, the true strenght of a man. He was a caring man who quietly helped everyone who crossed his path. In small and extraordinary ways, he extended a loving hand without ever seeking acknowledgement of fame. Later in life he coined himself ''the Hammer'' representing the final authority, a title worthy of his strength of character. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Geraldine J. Salters, two daughters; Rosalind Tucker , Harriette Yates, Two sons; Reese R. Salters of Huntsville, Al., and Reese N. Salters of Savannah, ga., devoted godson; Ben alston, three sisters; Mary Singleton, Sarah Witherspoon and Rachel Wilson, one son-in-law; thhomas Tucker, two daughters-in-law; Johnny Salters and Annette Saulters, grandchildren; Reese D. salters, Artisse Yates, Darryl Watts, Rana Yates Draganja, rafique tucker, Gerita Salters, Anthony Dowdell, rondae Skillings, Shemika Skillings, Reese Saulters, Antionne Saulters, Elizabeth Saulters, Angel Watts, Ivar Draganja and 22 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.