Mr. Ricky Lee “Rick” Savage, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the Medical Center of Albany in Clinton County, having attained the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 17 days. He was born on Thursday, November 24, 1960 in Clinton County, the son of Harlin M. & Hazel M. (Shelley) Savage.
Rick was a man of faith and a member of the Methodist Church. He was the proud owner of Savage Construction, honorably served two terms as Magistrate for Clinton County’s 2nd District and worked for the Clinton County Board of Education. In his free time, Rick found joy in riding four-wheelers, building a pond & cabin where he relaxed and fished, and vacationing with his family in Pigeon Forge. He also loved spending weekends at yard sales and taking his family to see horses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph Savage, Edmond Lee “Ed” Savage; sisters, Flonnie Ferrell, and Jewell Craig; mother-in-law, Betty Sells-Groce; and father-in-law, Dalton “John Henry” Sells.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Sells) Savage, whom he wed on Sunday, January 13, 1981; sons, Jason Savage of Albany, Kentucky, Tyler Savage of Columbia; sisters, Evelyn Guffey of New Castle, Indiana, Wilma J. Trapp of Albany, Ruby (& Johnny) Norris, Carolyn Inman, all of Albany, Glenda Smithers of Livingston; grandchildren, Ezra (& Bailey) Savage, Ethan (& Gracie) Savage, Emily Savage; and great-grandchildren, Alexanderia “Alli” Hope Savage, and Lailah Jane Savage.
The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in the Memory Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. Greg officiating. Burial was in the Craig Cemetery in Clinton County. Casket bearers were Ezra Savage, Ethan Savage, Emily Savage, Dillan Craig, Alex Freeman, Chad Poore, and Dillon Flowers.
Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky, was honored to be in charge of the arrangements.
