Jeffrey Lynn Savage, of West Fork, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at home, after a brief illness. Jeff was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on December 5, 1954, and was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Kathryn Savage.
Jeff graduated from Commerce High School in 1973 and from East Texas State University in 1978. He worked as a Mud Engineer in oil fields much of his career, including in Saudi Arabia, Texas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. He enjoyed skydiving, history and traveling. While working overseas, he traveled extensively in England, Holland, Greece, Thailand, and Italy. He married Lisa McCartney in 2002 and spent his last 26 years in West Fork.
He is survived by his wife Lisa; brothers, George and Steve Savage; niece Becky Shattuck; and great-niece Katie McNitt and their spouses.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Washington Regional Medical Foundation.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
I’ll always remember my big brother Jeff with a lot of love and admiration. He was seven when I was born, but as a big brother, he took me places, played catch with me, let me listen to his 45 records on our family stereo, and gave me a lot of good advice through the years. It’s hard to believe he’s gone so soon, but I know I’ll see him again. My brother Steve and I have a lot of good memories of Jeff growing up in Amarillo, and in Athens and Milledgeville, GA, and Commerce, TX. I was always sort of envious of his physique and looks – the dude was a stud in his younger days! He was smart, adventurous, and had a great sense of humor. He always credited a lot of his knowledge of the world to the Collier’s Encyclopedias that Dad bought in the early ’60s. I’ll never forget the joy he had when he ran into the house in Georgia after fixing the car radio on the 1960 Ford Falcon that he inherited from Mom and Dad. That and so many great memories will stay with me forever. Rest in peace, Jeff. We love you and we’ll be together again someday!
You will be missed Jeff. Rest in Peace.
Jeff was a great guy. He was very knowledgeable about science, history, and culture and he could be philosophical, too.
Top that off with a great sense of humor and you have the kind of person that the world could sure use more of.
Jeff was a nice brother-in-law and a smart, cool guy. I really enjoyed our trip to West Fork to see him and Lisa. May God bless all his loved ones with peace and comfort in the days ahead.
So many fond memories of Jeff from high school! Jeff was so funny and such a kind soul. You will be greatly missed sweet friend. Prayers of comfort for your family 🙏💙🙏💙🙏
Lisa, George, Steve, and the rest of the Savage family, you have our heartfelt sympathy and condolences in regards to your recent loss of Jeff, husband and brother. Jeff was not only a confidante, sometime advisor and counselor, a great conversationalist, but he was mostly just my friend for 52 years. I can cut back to the very night in 1974 when I first met Jeff and he talked me into skydiving, which I pursued in earnest for the next 12+ years or so. Though many miles separated us, we continued to communicate on a regular basis and sometimes talked for hours, as if we were in the same room. The profound sense of sadness, loss, and grief I have felt these past few days cannot be put into words or emphasized enough. He was my brother too. I loved the man and will forever miss Jeff, but not forget him. I have memories though, and they are all very happy memories. We had our adventures for sure! I could go on. Just know Jeff, I will see you again. God Bless you and your family. So long, for now brother.