Bishop John Roosevelt Savage, Sr.
June 1, 1931 - March 16, 2022
Bishop John R. Savage, Sr. of Chesapeake, VA was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2022. He was born June 1, 1931, in Gates County, NC to the late Wesley & Ethel (Batts) Savage. He married Gladys Clark and their loving union lasted 61 years until her passing, June 29, 2014. He served in the US Army and worked and retired from the Norfolk Naval Air Station, but his true service was to the ministry. John and Gladys were the founders of Healing Temple Church, which started out of their Cavalier Manor home, eventually reaching its current location. He continued to Pastor until his passing. Bishop Savage is survived by his 3 sons, Bobby (Pam), Robbie (Carletha), and John Jr. all of Chesapeake, VA; his Siblings, Edna Butler, Marie Williams, Marion Knight and Wesley (Barbara) Savage; a special sister-in-law, Doris (Robert) Lamb; 6 grands; 7 great grands and 1 great, great grand, God children Sherman & Valerie Pierce and Emma Hill and a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by two sisters, Ida Jordan and Dolly Johnson.
Bishop John R. Savage, Sr. of Chesapeake, VA was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2022. He was born June 1, 1931, in Gates County, NC to the late Wesley & Ethel (Batts) Savage. He married Gladys Clark and their loving union... View Obituary & Service Information