Stuart A. Savage, age 78 of Edwardsville, IL, born April 14, 1940 in Highland, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Stuart was originally from Collinsville and after marriage moved to Troy and later became an Edwardsville resident.  He worked for many years as a route salesman for Continental Baking-Wonder Bread.  He married Judith A. Savage on September 5, 1964 and the two of them shared 54 years together.  He loved the many fur babies, both cats and dogs, that shared their home over the years.

Stuart loved nature and the great outdoors.  He kept the birdfeeders full and recognized the birds and their birdsongs.  He especially enjoyed watching the many hummingbirds he fed throughout the summer.  Stuart shared a passion for hunting, which was instilled long ago by his father, and later shared with friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Lillian P. ( nee Stuart) Savage; and three brother-in-laws:  Morris Lake, Michael and Larry Panus.

He is survived by his wife, Judith; a sister, Sharon Lake of Collinsville, IL; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Memorial visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. following the visitation with Rev. Roger Wright officiating.  Inurnment will be in Friedens Cemetery, Troy, IL.

Memorials may be made to Partners for Pets and will be received at the funeral home.