Jimmy Saltz

May 5, 1928 - August 24, 2019

Albert Breece “Jimmy” Saltz, age 91 of 134 Grandview Drive, Sparta, NC passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1928 in Ashe County to the late Walter and Bessie Mae Parrish Saltz. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Hoyt Saltz, and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Iva Saltz of the home; two sons, Alan Saltz and wife Renè of Sparta, Larry Saltz and wife Christine of Sparta; three grandchildren, Andy Saltz and wife Jessica of Sparta, Bill Saltz and wife Jenny of Sparta, Brandon Saltz of Sparta; three great-grandchildren, Emily Saltz, Owen Saltz, and Brayden Saltz; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service to honor the life of Jimmy at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Hugh Miller and Reverend Roy Houser officiating. Interment will follow in South Fork Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Medi-Home Hospice of Alleghany, PO Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Medi-Home Hospice of Alleghany and special friend, Irene Adams. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Saltz family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.