Donald Ray “Donnie” Savage, 70, of Webbville, KY left this world on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Donnie was born Saturday, October 2, 1954, in Lawrence County, KY, the fifth son of the late Warren and Martha Sparks Savage. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Lou Jackson; five brothers, Richard Savage, Ronnie Savage, Eddie Savage, Phil Savage, and Billy Savage.
Donnie worked as a Union Carpenter out of Local 472. He retired as General Foreman working at the Marathon Oil Refinery. He also worked as a Boilermaker and as a High Rise Walker. Donnie was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Donnie loved the outdoors, but he loved his family most of all. He found great joy in taking his great-grandsons Colton and Gage to the races. He also loved taking Colton and Gage four wheeling, hunting, and fishing. Donnie enjoyed gardening and listening to bluegrass and country music.
Donnie is survived by two brothers, George Savage of Grayson, KY and Douglas Savage of Louisa, KY; three sisters, Delores Baldwin of Paintsville, Kentucky, Janie (Jeff Jablonski) Savage of Chandler, NC, and Donna Savage of Morehead, KY; His life partner, Lorraine Savage; one daughter, Lori Sexton; one granddaughter, Katelyn Sexton; two precious great- grandchildren, Colton Holbrook and Gage Lane; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends that will mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson, KY with Bro. Gary Sparks and Bro. Tim Porter officiating. Burial will follow in the Savage Cemetery. Visitation will be from Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and after 9:00 AM until the service hour on Saturday. Condolences and memories can be shared at http://www.malonefuneralhome.com.
