GILLSVILLE – George Otis Savage, 80, died early Wednesday morning, December 23, 2009, at the BJC Nursing Home.
Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late James Dock and Lillie Barrett Savage. Mr. Savage was preceded in death by his wife, Runell Savage; and a brother, Tom Savage.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Jimmy Carr, Macon; sons, Jessie Savage, Texas, and James Savage, Oklahoma; sister, Mary Bell Echols, Banks County; nephews, Horace (Sandra) Whitfield and Billy (Brenda) Whitfield; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 26, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, December 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.