Frank Pierce Savage

Frank Pierce Savage passed away at his home on April 20, 2010 surrounded by his devoted family. He was born November 12, 1928 at North Pocomoke City, MD to Walter T. Savage and Hattie J. Henderson Savage. Later his family moved to Chestertown, MD. Entering adulthood, Mr. Savage proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Following his honorable discharge he continued to serve his Country and community by becoming a professional firefighter. He was employed at Perry Point Veterans Administration Fire Dept. for 30 years. On September 2, 1950, Frank Savage married Gloria Elburn of Skinners Neck, Rock Hall, MD. She passed away in 2006. Most of their 56 years of marriage were spent in Cecil County, MD. They resided for many years outside of Perryville, MD. During their retirement years they lived near North East, MD. They were the very proud parents of three children while also providing a home and family to over one hundred foster children. Many of those 'foster' children continued to think of them as their family throughout their lives. Besides his wife and parents Mr. Savage was preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Love Morey, a son, Roy Savage and a brother, Richard "Chubby" Savage. Mr. Savage loved and took great pride in his family. He especially enjoyed being a "Pop-Pop". Besides his family, career and friends, he found enjoyment in gardening, chopping wood, attending auctions and eating seafood. Mr. Savage is survived by his daughter and caregiver, Valerie Savage McMullen and her husband Russell McMullen Jr. of Colora, MD. His surviving grandchildren are Russell McMullen III and Vicky McMullen Kramer and her husband Carl, Tammy McMullen Kendall and her husband Ricky, Melanie Savage Hickman and her husband John, and Jacklyn Love McCord and her husband, Ryan. Mr. Savage is also survived by eight great grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Surviving siblings are his sister, Mary Ellen Thompson and brothers, Theodore "Sonny" Savage, Norman Savage and Warren Savage. Sister-in-laws Rosie Savage and Phyllis Dierker, caregiver Darlene Walsh and many nieces and nephew also survive. Funeral services with military and fire company honors will be held Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Crouch Funeral Home, 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, with visitation for family and friends beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow services in North East United Methodist Church Cemetery. For condolences, visit www.crouchfuneralhome.com.