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Submitted: 8/26/22 • Approved: 8/26/22 • Last Updated: 8/29/22 • R533469-G0-S3
August 18, 1864 - January 4, 1930
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*Photo, courtesy of Mary (Coggin) Russell
*Obituary
Charles L. Savage, 65, passed away last Saturday morning at his home in East Hereford after an illness of only two days. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday at 3:00 p.m. followed by interment in the city cemetery, Rev. J.M. Boultinghouse officiating.
Mr. Savage was born in Pocahontas, Illinois, August 18, 1864. At the age of 36 he moved to Cedar Hill, Texas, where he was employed by the Straus Mercantile Co. for about 8 years. In 1901 he moved to Hereford, where he had made his home for the remainder of his life.
Mr. Savage and Miss Orlena Witherspoon were united in marriage October 4, 1909, and to this union was born a daughter, Orlena Carlyn, January 10, 1911, the mother living only a few days after the firth [sic] of her daughter, passing away January 18. Mr. Savage is survived by this daughter, Miss Orlena Savage, who is a student in Texas Tech; two sisters, Mrs. W.M. Horn, of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. M. Floyd, of Michigan City, Indiana. Two relatives of Mr. Savage, Mrs. E.H. Inman, San Antonio, and Mrs. W.B. Cogdell, Abilene, were here to attend the funeral.
Mr. Savage became a member of the First Christian church about 25 years ago and has been a faithful member since, he being a deacon of the church at the time of his death. His loss to this community will be keenly felt, especially by those who were closely associated with him.
(Published in The Hereford Brand, 29th Year-Number 52, Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, Thursday, January 9, 1930, Page 11)
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Card of Thanks
We wish to express a deep appreciation for the many deeds of kindness and for the words of sympathy spoken to us in this sad hour. The floral offerings were wonderful, speaking silent words of comfort. The aid extended by our many friends and neighbors will never be forgotten.
Orlena Savage and Relatives.
(Published in The Hereford Brand, 29th Year-Number 52, Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, Thursday, January 9, 1930, Page 7)
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Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: C L Savage
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 65
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1864
Birth Place: Illinois
Death Date: 4 Jan 1930
Death Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Contributed on 8/26/22 by neldapat
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