Racine – Robert L. Savage, 75, passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center on Thursday, January 26, 2006. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee on March 19, 1930, the son of Jasper and Willie (nee: Finger) Savage. He had been a Racine area resident since 1959. He was united in marriage to the former Annie C. Howell. Robert had worked for many years at Don Hutson Chevrolet, and then Berman-Shaver Chevrolet. He was a long and faithful member of the Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church. When he wasn’t spoiling his grandchildren, you might find him fishing, working on his car, or with his daily newspaper. Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of nearly 48 years, Annie C. Howell; children, Linda Payton, and Connie (Early Mae) Savage both of Oxford, Mississippi, Charles Barker of Atlanta, Georgia, and Hayes Barker of Florence, Colorado; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; his sister, Peggy March, and brother Sam Luten both of Jackson, Tennessee; brothers-in-law, Jiles (Ruby) Howell, Jr. of Milwaukee, and Samuel (Annie G.) Howell of Racine; and special sister-in-law, Annie R. Howell of Racine. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his stepfather, Allen Luten; son, Donald Savage; daughter, Susan Walton; and brother-in-law, Athel Howell. Homegoing services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State Street, with Rev. Keith T. Evans officiating. Internment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Viewing will commence in the church at 10:00 a.m. Memorials the Allsaints Dialysis Center, or Greater Mt. Eagle Church have been suggested.
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