He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Peggy Gober Savage; one daughter, Valerie (Mark) Perry of Jacksonville; one son, Steve Savage of Jacksonville; grandchildren Logan Perry (Janey), Blake Perry, Emilee Perry, Christopher Savage (Kelly), Ashley Smith (Hayden); four great grandchildren, Kase Perry, Gavin Savage, Jaxson Savage and John Thomas Savage and also one on the way; his very special in-laws, Hershel and Mary Lou Gober, Bill and Marilyn Gober, and Sharon Harmon; his nieces, Reggie Evans (Frank), Cathy Morris (Leroy), Pam Castleman, Patty Castleman, Laura Whitaker (Greg), Elizabeth Gober, and Kim Hyams; and his nephews, Curt Wayne Gober (Lori), Sheriff Mark Gober, Jeff Gober (Jamie), Chris Gober (Pam), Jason Gober (Johnye) and Mike Gober (Donna).
Charles was a 1957 graduate of Drew Central High School and attended Arkansas A & M College and began his career working on the railroad. In 1965 while living in Stuttgart, he began his Insurance career with GMAC and then went to work for MFA, before joining the Gosnell Insurance Agency in 1972 as a partner. The agency later became the Gosnell-Savage Insurance agency and after Bill Gosnell passed away it became the Savage Insurance Agency which he was a part of until 2005 when he retired from the Insurance Business after 40 years.
He spent the rest of his time taking care of his rental properties, traveling with his wife Peggy and spending time with his family. He was known as Poppa and Uncle Charles to all of his family. He loved flying his airplane and riding motorcycles with all of his great friends.
Charles was involved in many state and local activities. He was President of the Monticello Riding Club, President of the Drew County Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Monticello Airport Commission, The Professional Insurance Agents of Arkansas as a board member and as President in 1993. He was a faithful member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com. Memorials may be given to Pauline Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, P O Box 299, Monticello, AR or Enon Cemetery Association, c/o Bill Jones, 3039 Hwy 35 E, Monticello, AR
Pallbearers will be grandsons Christopher Savage, Logan Perry, Blake Perry and nephews, Curt Wayne Gober, Mark Gober, Jeff Gober, Chris Gober, Mike Gober, Jason Gober.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Matheny, Larry Hudson, Tommy Gray, Mike Ward, Charles Skomp, Steven Skomp and Jim Blocker.
Condolences(38)
Classie Jones Green
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, November 25, 2016 Hello Steve and Family sorry to hear about Mr Savage he helped a LOT OF PEOPLE thank god for his Legacy. Love ,prayer & Sympathy..ClassieAlvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with all. He will be missed in our community. Send our love to each of youKristy Pamplin
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 22, 2016 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how sweet Mr. Savage was when I was hanging out at your house growing up. He was a great father and grandfather.Valerie I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express how hard this must be on you, Steve and your mom. Love you all, Kristy Pamplin
Marianne Zeno
Maumelle, AR Monday, November 21, 2016 Prayers for this sweet family...❤️ MarianneBob Prestridge
Hot Springs Vlg., AR Sunday, November 20, 2016 Peggy and Family I am so sorry for your loss.When We were young I remember Charles and his family living at our old home place where I was born.My thoughts and prayers are with You.Larry & Gail Pennnington
Arkadelphia, AR Sunday, November 20, 2016 Peggy, Steve and family, We are so sorry to learn of the loss of our good friend, Charles. We have wonderful memories of happy times with Peggy and Charles. Please know that you are in our prayers for the Peace that only HE can give as you move through these tough days. We will be with you in thoughts and prayers this afternoon and wish we could be with you in person.. Much love, Larry & Gail PenningtonDebbie and Richard Hopkins
Texarkana, AR Saturday, November 19, 2016 Our deepest sympathy to the Savage family. We know your sweet Daddy and Poppa will missed. Hugs and prayers, Debbie and RichardAnn Rabb Curry
Angleton,Tx, TX Saturday, November 19, 2016 Jamie and i were so sad to read of Charles death. Our prayers are with your precious family..Ann Rabb Curry
Bobby and Margaret Gilliam
Shreveport,, LA Saturday, November 19, 2016 We are so sorry to learn Charles Paul Savage our Prayer for Peggy Gober SavageJohnny Priest
Mesa, AZ Saturday, November 19, 2016 Peggy we are so sorry to learn of Charles's passing. We are thinking of you with deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our prayers.Johnny and Patty Priest
Gladys and James Youngblood
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 19, 2016 Our sincere sympathy and love to the family.We are so sorry and may Charles rest in peace. We will remember all in our prayers.
Judy Price Beason
West Fork, AR Saturday, November 19, 2016 Sorry about Charles ,always thought he was a great person.Marijo P Miles
Springfield, MO Saturday, November 19, 2016 Was so shocked to hear about Charles. My sympathy and prayers are with you and all of your family.Charles was a very well liked man and has a lot of friends who have very fond memories of him. MarijoDr. Sam Wherry PhD
Little Rock, AR Saturday, November 19, 2016 Charles Paul Salvage death in no way leads this giant of a man who to the maximum manifested what the Almighty God predestined upon him in the service and mentorship to his family and his Christian Gentlemen Demeanour in servicing the People and Institutions of Monticello and Southeast Arkansas as Entrepreneur in the Insurance Industry. No one, the living, the dead or the unborn could not have done any better and leave a role model legacy as Charles Salvage. So It Be!Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Friday, November 18, 2016 My family and I are sorry to hear of Charles' passing. May his family find comfort during this sad time.Larry&Gail Hammil
Star City, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 We are so sorry for your loss. We got to know Charles many years ago when we lived in Monticello and had our insurance coverage with him through MFA. He was always so nice and took time to talk with you. Thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May God comfort and bless you.Judy C Green
Cabot, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Dear Peggy and Family, I am so sorry to hear this sad news! Charles was a wonderful man with such a sweet spirit. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you; may God grant you peace. Love you, JudyRandy & Janet Lloyd
Conway, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Please know all of you are in our thoughts & prayers.Linda Smith
Dumas, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Dear Peggy and FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Charles passing. He was a dear sweet man.
I know your heart is heavy now Look to our precious Savior for comfort Charles loved the LORD and his family very much He will be missed by many who knew him I am so sorry I will miss all the services but my prayers are with you at this time
Our deepest Sympathy
Hazel Alan and Nicole
Laural Lee Dearman
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy and family, I am so very sorry about Charles! I always enjoyed visiting with him out at Rehab. The two of you seemed to have an exceptional marriage, along with a very close and loving family. May God continue to bless you with peace and comfort and this difficult time.Mattie Tucker
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy. so sorry to hear about Charles. I thought the world of Charles and you.Need a friend to talk to give me a call anytime. love you and you are in my prayers.Beverly and Larry Stevenson
Holland, MI Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy, we are so sorry to hear of Charles' death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Glenda and James Henry
Plano, TX Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy, you and Charles have meant the world to James and I. We have loved you guys for so long. You have been like our sister and brother all these years. Our early years in the the trailers at Barnes store were so much fun. We can not imagine the grief and pain you are feeling with losing Charles. Just know that our love and prayers have always been with you, but even more now. May God wrap His Loving, Comforting Arms around all your family and give you the strenght to find a way to deal with this sorrow. We love you so much. Glenda and JamesGail Kizer
Dermott, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 My condolences to all of Charles' family. I've known him for a long time and considered him a good friend. He was always so friendly and always seemed to have time to visit. I have good memories of he and Peggy being involved in riding horses and visiting with them while working out at the gym.Weldon and Carolyn Wynn
Star City, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Our prayers are with you and your family.Walter Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 I am saddened to hear of Charles's passing. My condolences to all his family. Norma and I were his and Peggy's customers when he had the MFA Agency, Gosnell Savage, Charles and Peggy Savage and still with the company that bought him out . He was such a gentleman and true and loyal friend. God bless you Peggy and family as you learn to live without his earthly presence.Stan and Barbara Forshee
Jacksonville, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at the loss of your beloved family member. God bless you all in this difficult time.Jeri Taylor
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers.Jane Jo Summerford
Greenbrier, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Love and many prayers going up for all of you. Mr. Charles was a great person. May you find comfort and strength at this time of separation from your loved one.Wanda Morphis
Star City, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family. Love, James and Wanda.Andy & Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Sorry to hear of Mr. Charles' passing. He was a very nice man. We always enjoyed visiting with him. Prayers for peace and comfort for all his family.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 prayers for this sweet family..my condolence to the savage family....God blessWanda Young
Wilmar, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy and family prayers with you for comfort during this time of loss.WandaJames & Tanya Smith Gardner
Warren, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Charles. Please know we are lifting you all up in prayers.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Peggy & Family,I am so sorry to hear about Charles' death. He's been such a great friend to all of us throughout the years, such a kind and loving man. I know he will be missed by all and especially you. My prayers are with you for God to surround you with his love to give you comfort and peace at this sorrowful time.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 Dear Peggy, Steve, Valerie and family, I am so sorry to learn of Charles death. I extend my sympathy at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your loved one.Pat and Randy Montgomery
Monticello, AR Friday, November 18, 2016 So sorry to hear about Charles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.