 SAVAGE,
, JOHN ALEXANDER Passed away peacefully June 25th at age 84 following an
extended illness. Known for his quick wit, droll sense of humor, and
outgoing personality, he will be missed by all who knew him. He was a
devoted husband, father, friend, educator and Christian. John remained a
member of the Emeritus Faculty at SMU following his retirement after a
42 year career as Professor of Electrical Engineering, he was twice
awarded the Outstanding Professor Award and remained active in SMU
circles until his death. John was a lifelong resident of
Dallas, member of Highland Park United Methodist Church and the
2x2 Class, past President of the Technical Club of
Dallas, past President of Town North Lions Club, Life Member and
past President of the Lions Sight and Tissue Foundation, recipient of
the Melvin Jones Fellow Award of Lions international, member of Kappa
Sigma Fraternity, and longtime member of Lakewood Country Club. He was a
graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, SMU, and the
University of Texas. John retired from the US Navy as a LtCDR and
served honorably in WWII and Korea. John is survived by Betty, his
loving wife of 59 years; son and wife John and Anna Savage of
Seattle and their children Justin, Jessica and Mark; son and wife
Bill and Jeri Savage and their children Blake and Grant; daughter and
husband Debbie and Jon Alspaw and their children Alyssa and Cameron.
John was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and granddaughter
Amelia. The family will receive visitors Sunday, July 1, from 2-4 PM at
Restland Memorial Park in
Dallas. Burial will be at Restland, Monday, July 2 at 10 AM. A
Memorial Service will be conducted Monday, July 2 at 11 AM at Highland
Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane in
Dallas. Johns family thanks Dr. Leonard Comess and the staff of
Doctors Hospital and Kindred Hospital for their kindness and care during
Johns illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the
Lions Sight and Tissue Foundation, HPUMC 2x2 Benevolence Fund, or
charity of your choice. Restland
972-238-7111
restlandfuneralhome.com
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