Leonard Herman Savage, of Harrison, 84, left this earth Monday, March 21 (2011) at Hospice of the Hills. He was born Feb. 2, 1927, at Everton, the son of Lin E. and Lura E. (Holland) Savage.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 25, at Holt Memorial Chapel with Brother Terry Eddings officiating. Burial will be at Crawford Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Curt Savage, David Savage, Rick Savage, Steve Savage, Danny Youngblood and David Grisham. Honorary pallbearers include the staff of Hospice of the Hills and his friends from the Game Room. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Hills.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Norman; and a great-grandson, Aiden Carter.
Herman graduated at the top of his class from Olvey High School. He attended both Baylor University and Texas A&M. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired dairy farmer.
His hobbies were watching basketball (and we’re sure he’s still hoping for Duke to get beat) reading anything and working crossword puzzles. He enjoyed his trips to Siloam, the Game Room and music shows. He loved playing cards with family and friends.
He had a real talent for sharing jokes. Until his final days, he enjoyed aggravating his kids and wife. He always gave his kids free advice whether they requested it or not. His number one job was taking care of his family, which he did for more than 60 years.
He is survived by his wife, Elena (Tabor) Savage of the home; sons, Curt Savage of Alpena, David Savage of Omaha, Rick Savage of Ava, Mo. and Steve Savage of Alpena; daughters, Connie Grisham and husband David of Alpena, Phyllis Youngblood and husband Danny of Harrison, Pat “Tissy” Savage of Green Forest and Lana Savage of Alpena; a brother, Rex Savage of Harrison; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren (and a great-grandson due in June, Leonard Kyle); five step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
