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Bruce R. Savage
Rincon- Bruce R. Savage, 82 died Monday, October 27, 2014 at Hospice Savannah.
The Pittsburgh, PA native was the youngest son of E. Stewart and Georgia Savage and graduated from Hume-Fogg High School, where he met the love of his life. He joined the Navy and served as an aviation electronics technician during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge as a petty officer first class.
After the Navy, he married his high school sweetheart and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in electrical engineering. He retired from Electromagnetic Sciences, Inc., in Atlanta as a vice president and was inducted into the Space Science Hall of Fame for his work there.
Bruce has lived in Clearwater and Gainesville, Fla., Tucker, Ga. and most recently in Rincon for the last 17 years. He has been a member of the Rincon United Methodist Church since relocating here. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jackie Moore and brother, Stuart Savage.
Bruce was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a Amateur Radio Enthusiast (AA4Z). He enjoyed sailing, playing the banjo, and amateur photography.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ranzie Savage; daughters, Deborah Morrison (David) and Dr. Diane Savage-Pedigo (Dr. Tom); grandchildren, Bailie Marie Pedigo and Jarrod Bruce Pedigo; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6-8 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in the funeral home.
Funeral: 11 am Thursday, October 30, 2014 Rincon United Methodist Church.
Interment: Effingham Memorial Gardens
Remembrances: Rincon United Methodist Church, 107 Savannah Ave., Rincon, GA 31326.
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