Armstead Leon Salters, husband of Joan L. Salters for more than 60 years, was born December 10, 1939 to the late Willie Dread and Marie Izzard Salters in St. Stephen, South Carolina. He departed this life peacefully at home on December 22, 2022.

Armstead Salters dedicated his life to serving students and the community as an educator in Atlanta, Georgia for more than 40 years. In 1969, he became acting Assistant Principal at Washington High School, then assumed the role of Assistant Principal in 1972 before becoming the evening school Principal in 1978. He was assigned Principal of Gideons Elementary School of the historic Pittsburgh community in 1989 where he concluded his career in 2010. As an educator, Mr. Salters advocated for students and encouraged them to pursue excellence in all endeavors. With firm counsel, Mr. Salters challenged his students to never give up by not giving up on them. He knew that obstacles could be overcome with faith in something more than your present circumstance.

Hope and persistence were guiding forces for Mr. Salters as he fought as a Claflin University student during the Civil Rights Movement. He viewed education and determination as key factors to achieving success over any opposition.

Mr. Salters was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church(CUMC). He was a proud alumnus of Claflin University where he joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and attended Atlanta University. Mr. Salters was also a devoted family man to his son Armstead Salters Jr., grandfather to Armstead (Ashontay) Salters III and Aaron Salters, and great grandfather to Armstead IV and bonus great grandchildren Marley and Isaiah. He was also a father to many in the communities that he served. Mr. Salters leaves behind numerous relatives and friends.

Guests can pay tribute to Mr. Salters during a viewing Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 2pm to 6pm. A homecoming celebration will be held December 30, 2022 at 11am at Central United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Armstead L. Salters' Scholarship Fund in care of Central United Methodist Church (CUMC). Donations can be sent via mail to Central United Methodist Church 501 MLK Jr Drive Atlanta, GA 30314, on the CUMC website, or through Cash App at $CUMCATL. You must include "AL Salters Scholarship" in the donation memo. ~Service will be livestreamed on grissom-clark funeral home website. Please scroll to the bottom of the website and click on video tributes.