James Elmer Savage
September 22, 1932 ~ May 20, 2011
James Elmer Savage Sr., age 78, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pitt County on September 22, 1932, he was the son of the late David C. Savage and Rowena Rawls Savage. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Velma Dutcher, Josephine Williamson and Gladys Forbes; and two brothers, David Savage and Donald Ray Savage.
Elmer served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a retired electrician from New Southern of Rocky Mount with over 30 years of service and loved remodeling old homes.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years, Joyce Raynor Savage; sons, James E. Savage Jr (Deborah) of Rocky Mount, Charles D. Savage (Donna) of Rocky Mount, Joseph R. Savage (Melissa) of Nashville, Donald W. Savage (Kimeka) of Rocky Mount, Michael O. Savage (Kristen) of Greenville; and Donald W. Savage Jr. of Greenville; sister, Joyce Ann Finch of Rocky Mount; brother, Earl Savage of Reidsville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends and relatives 6:00 - 8:00pm Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Elmer will be held at 2:00pm Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Edwards and Rev. Steve Kirkland officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Avenue, Greenville NC 27834.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 5/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 5/22, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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I miss my dad so much ! I appreciate all the advise and talks we had. No better dad than my daddy, and I can only pray to be half as good as he was. Miss you slick ! Love Mikey, Kristen, Kyler and your beautiful granddaughter you always were expecting from me. I will let her know all about you -)
I miss my dad so much ! I appreciate all the advise and talks we had. No better dad than my daddy, and I can only pray to be half as good as he was. Miss you slick ! Love Mikey, Kristen, Kyler and your beautiful granddaughter you always were expecting from me. I will let her know all about you -)
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