Biography:
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Philip M. Savage, 77, of Athens passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home.
A private graveside service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta.
Phil was born December 13, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Robert J.
and Elizabeth “Betty” (Proefrock) Savage. He graduated from Battle Creek
Central in 1962 and Northwestern University in 1983. On June 12, 1964
he married the former Teana Teller in Battle Creek. Phil served in the
U.S. Air Force and went on to work for the Pennfield Police Department,
both from which he retired. When not working, Phil enjoyed hunting,
playing guitar, woodworking, watching stock car racing, old movies and
telling stories.
In addition to his wife of 56 years, Phil is
survived by his children, Stephanie Hutchinson of Waterville, ME and
Sean (Trish) Savage of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Ryan Hutchinson,
Taylor Hutchinson, Ericha Holmes, Alishia Fox and Mariah Ayres; 16
great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Lynn (Debi) Savage, Cindy
Chambers and Leoda Burge.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial donations are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Philip M. Savage please visit our Sympathy Store.
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After Vietnam, I attended/graduated
Northeastern University. I was the Chief of Police in 2 NH communities for 30+
years. Formally, I was employed with the DEA and Baltimore Police Department.
I am the Unit Director for the 31st SPS. You can E-Mail me at philsavage@sbcglobal.net or you can phone me at (269) 729-9703.
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From: Dogman1968
<dogman1968@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 5:08 PM
To: davebroeker@comcast.net
Subject: Phil Savage
Phil
Savage passed today 1-18-21. Phil served the VDHA as Sergeant at Arms. Phil was
a Sentry Dog handler in the Air Force. His bases were Pease AFB, NH, Beale AFB,
CA, Phan Rang AB RVN, Tuy Hoa AB, RVN and Lackland AFB, TX. Services to be announced. John Langley
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Sick Call:
From: Dogman1968
<dogman1968@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 9:25 PM
To: davebroeker@comcast.net
Subject: Phil Savage
Dave,
Phil
Savage is in the Borgess Hospital, located in Kalamazoo, Mi. On Monday 02/25/2019
Phil is scheduled to have brain surgery to remove a tumor. I spoke to Phil
tonight, and he is in good spirits.
John Langley
Note from Webmaster......
Borgess Medical Center is located at 1521 Gull Road Kalamazoo, MI 49048 and can be contacted via phone number (269) 226-7000 |
