Mr. Robert Savage Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Robert Savage

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Savage, 76, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 10:00am, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Orangeburg, with interment to follow at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia. Rev. Todd A. Brown is officiating.

Mr. Savage will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Robert “Rob” Savage was born April 1, 1947 in Barnwell County, South Carolina to John and Susie Savage. He passed away on August 2, 2023, peacefully in his home, surrounded by love.

Robert was educated in the public schools of Barnwell County and was a 1967 graduate of Kelly Edwards High School. He then served proudly in the United States Army, where he earned a Purple Heart in 1970. Following his honorable service, he attended Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, earning an associate’s degree in 1972. He was employed by AYP as a Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement.

Robert accepted Christ at an early age and held membership at St. Peters Baptist Church, Elko, South Carolina and later New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Orangeburg, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; loving stepmother, Irene Savage; and aunt, Mattie Savage Harley who both reared him and supported him throughout their lives; siblings: Johnnie Mae Simmons, Janie Jones, Mildred Savage, Clayree Linder, Levi Brown; beloved brother-in-law; two grandsons: Branson Sanders and Alshaquire Duval; and his beloved granddaughter, Mrs. Jordan Alexis Bowden.

Rob is survived by his five children: Yolanda Duval, Simona Young, Elvira East (Chris), Gretta Savage-Hill and Kerick Sanders; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; grandson-in-law, Thomas Bowden Jr.; siblings: Cleopatra "Cleo"Dixson, Vernell "Jenny" Savage, John (Dessie) Savage, Gloria (Glory) Savage, Charles (Carolyn) Savage and Retired LTC Deacon Roger (Janice) Savage. one uncle, Roosevelt "Bip" (Dorothy) Savage; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; special cousins: Linda Corry, Quincy Harley and Hosey Savage Jr. Tyrone Moseley; special friends: Booker T. Toler, Laverne (Larry) Smith, Pastors Vernon Middleton and Thomas Sims, Roosevelt Hezekiah, Ronald Sumpter, Willie Faust, Leroy Doby, Howard Bush who served with him in Vietnam, Fred Small and Pernell Weathersbee; sons of his heart: Johnny Disher and Roosevet Berry; and sisters of his heart: Hattie Moseley, Beverly Ashley; and sister-in-law of the heart, Fyphine Mickle.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com

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My heartfelt sympathy to brother rob family, didn't know that he had passed,attend O.C.T with him and Doby May give him Peace Dea.Herman l.Capers..

My Cuz who was like a big brother you will truly be missed. L. Jenkins (Muffler)

I shall remember and cherish the many moments we shared through the years. Rest in Peace my dear Rob. Love, Neomia

I met Rob through a mutual friend while I was at SC State and we became friends shortly after. He was a very friendly and nice guy who knew how to make you laugh. Rob will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Cleveland Sanders

My Beloved father, I love you and my soul is happy! You are resting with the Angels now! I know you have your favorite hat on! Love Always, your daughter Elvira