Edwin James Savage, loved by many

Edwin James Savage, 85, of Salisbury, Md., departed this life Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. He was born in Smithfield, Va., son of the late James Savage and Eunice Poole Savage. His wife, Cheryl Savage, also preceded him in death.

 

Edwin served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Prior to retiring, he was a welder.

 

He will be lovingly remembered by two children, Alisa Turlington and Michael Savage; four sisters, Doris Uzzle (Elton), Janice Davis (James Hill), Pheanie Chapman and Brenda Savage Lewis; one brother, Ernest Savage; six grandchildren, Joshua Savage, Michael Savage Jr., Aaron Savage, Brandon Savage, Derrick Turlington and LaTisha Dismuke; 12 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Savage and Vance Albert Savage.

 

Edwin will lie in repose from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, May 18, at Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home, P.A., 1618 W. Road, Salisbury, Md., with a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. 

 

To offer condolences to the family, visit lewisnwatsonfuneralhome.com.