Albert Wesley Sallows

MORENCI- The handsome, All-State football player, Albert Wesley Sallows, 85, of Morenci, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born on August 17, 1937 in Seneca Township, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Bernita (Wheeler) Sallows. Albert was a 1955 graduate of Morenci High School where he excelled in football. On May 16, 1959 Albert married the love of his life, Jeanette D. Keller, at the Morenci First Baptist Church. Over the years, Albert “Poppy” and Jeanette “Bana” traveled the world, with Switzerland being his favorite country they explored. When Jeanette’s, health declined in later years, Albert showed his love and care for her daily, like the true angel he was on earth. Early in his career Albert was a carpenter; he then went to work as a chemical operator at Parker Chemical in Morenci, retiring after 25 years. Albert and Jeanette were active members in the First Baptist Church in Morenci for over 50 years. After the church closed, they became members of Ogden Church in Adrian. Albert’s faith was important to him and he gave of his time and talents to the church in many ways. Albert had many interests including hunting, collecting guns and knives, attending football games, going to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. He especially liked buying gifts for Bana, sweets of all kinds, shopping and spending time with his family. Albert is survived by his children, Marc Sallows and Marnette (Eric May) Sutherland; grandchildren, Lyndrea (Seth) Borton, Larissa Sutherland, Jordan Sutherland and Nicole Sallows; great-grandchildren, Tatum, Ryder and Cruz Borton, and Harper Kneafsey; brother, James Ross (Nancy) Sallows, and sister-in-law, Marilyn Bragg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette, and 3 great-grandbaby angels. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2:30 at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield, with Pastor Dan Crist officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. Visitation will take place from 12:30 to the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or 1Mosaic Church in Adrian. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com.

Albert Wesley Sallows

August 17, 1937 - October 5, 2022