Alabama, since 1984, passed away on September 19, 2020. He was the son of Florence
Annette Drew and John Arthur Salisbury. Charles graduated from Neville High School in
Monroe and Centenary College in Shreveport, La. He was a graduate of Tulane University
School of Medicine completing a residency in Ophthalmology and a fellowship in Vitreous/
Retina also at Tulane. Charles moved to Mobile in 1984 to begin a practice in Ophthalmology
and within a few years joined the Premier Medical Group. He was a member of the Medical
Society of Mobile County, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the American
Medical Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Charles was well respected
by his colleagues, employees, patients, and the community.
As a youth Charles achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. As an adult Charles loved driving his
sports cars and attained the level of instructor at Road Atlanta. Over the years hobbies
included playing tennis, golf, and running. Charles developed an interest in shooting sporting
clays with a group of friends who became like brothers to him. For many years they practiced
and traveled together to tournaments where he earned a few trophies. The camaraderie with
his friends gave him great joy.
At home Charles loved grilling and making his sought after steak sauce. He was a wine
enthusiast and enjoyed sampling and collecting wines, always buying more than would fit in his
cellar. He was a Sudoku whiz and loved playing Solitaire. Puffing a cigar in the gazebo at night
was a favorite way for him to relax and unwind. He was humble, a true gentleman and often
described as a “prince of a fella.”
Charles married Margaret (Peggy) Wetta in 1987 and became a father to Stephen Kreller
(Stephanie), Jill Kreller Osmerg (Lars) and David Kreller (Anne). He and Peggy soon had their
own sons Dr. Charles Drew Salisbury (Danielle) and Dr. Daniel Robert Salisbury (Samantha) who
followed their father into the field of Ophthalmology. The family of seven enjoyed many
memorable times together. Although a man of few words he taught them so much by his love,
character, and example.
Charles is also survived by his siblings Dr. John Drew Salisbury (Gayle), Marianne Salisbury
Jones (Dr. Floyd T.) and Dr. James Arthur Salisbury (Jan) and his seven grandchildren James
and Jack Osmerg, Clare and George Kreller, Andrew and Ava Kreller and Abbie Reid.
Visitation will be on October 3, 2020 at Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL
from 9 - 10:30 am followed by a Private memorial Mass at St. Ignatius Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society, 1110 Montlimar
Blvd, Suite 420, Mobile, AL 36609 or the St. Ignatius Church Building Fund, 3704 Springhill Ave, Mobile,
AL 36608.
