Mr. James Thomas Savage, 94, husband of the late Malvina Hancock Savage, died May 26, 2024, at his residence. A native of the Eastern Shore, he was the son of the late George Jacob Savage Sr. and the late Adelaide Wise Savage.
Tommy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virgina in 1951 and remained an avid supporter and sports fan of the university. After a term in the U.S. Army, he attended and graduated from the pharmacy school at the Medical College of Virginia. He returned to Cape Charles, where he practiced pharmacy with his father and his brother at Savage’s Drug Store until his retirement. Tommy was one of the founders of Broadwater Academy and served on many boards throughout his life.
He leaves behind his loving daughters Elizabeth Savage Goffigon and her husband, Kemper, and Caroline Savage; his granddaughters, Caroline Cooke Goffigon and her husband, Greg, and Staige Goffigon Sturgis, and her husband, Jarrett; and great-grandson, Lane Davis Sturgis. Tommy cherished his family and his many friends.
He also is survived by his brother, George Jacob Savage Jr. and his family. He was predeceased by his sister, Rosa May Meade.
The funeral service will be private. The family invites friends to join them at Tommy’s home, Bellevue Point, on Saturday, June 8, at noon for a casual outdoor celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Broadwater Academy, P.O. Box 546, Exmore, VA 23350-0546 or Holmes Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 258, Cheriton, VA 23316.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral home in Exmore.
