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Osbon Franklin Savage, 86

McMinnville resident and Grundy County native Osbon Franklin Savage, 86, died Aug. 25 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.

A nurseryman and a member of the Baptist Church, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The son of Ambrose and Mary Savage, he is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Savage; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Anne Savage of McMinnville; grandson, Steven Franklin Savage of Atlanta, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Philadelphia Cemetery in Grundy County with Glyn Killian officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until noon Monday at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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