David A Savage

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Allen Savage of Glenpool, Oklahoma, who passed away on, June 23, 2024, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. David was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on August 4, 1952, to Bobby Rae Savage and Geraldine Joy McWilliams Savage, he was the second born of 6 children. He graduated from College High School in 1970. He was an Eagle Scout. David is survived by his wife Cleta of 34 years; his children by marriage, Chance Gourd and wife, Cindy of Krugerville, Texas and Ashley Ruleford of Glenpool, Oklahoma; his grandchildren, Cobe, Connor, Carson, and Colton Gourd; his siblings, Kathy Marie Dodson, Kelly Ann Jones, and Thomas “Tommy” Duncan Savage and his pets Bailey and Bella. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews and friends. David is preceded in death by his parents Bobby Rae Savage, Geraldine “Jeri” Savage, and his sisters Susan Dian Savage and Sandra Lynn Savage that would tell stories of him hanging them over the banister at their childhood home. David proudly served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer 1st Class spending most of his time on the nuclear submarine named USS Sargo. David was stationed in Hawaii where he was eventually discharged due to a motorcycle accident. Upon returning to Oklahoma, he attended NSU. David would talk of his stories of being an active service member with pride and would provide details that would make the grandkids stop and listen. David went on to work for Conoco Phillips in the Chemistry and geological department before transitioning into IT where he would often travel abroad installing networks in other countries for Conoco Phillips. In 2015 he retired from Conoco Phillips after 30 years of service. It was at Conoco Phillips that he met his wife, Cleta. They were married on March 23, 1990. He then enjoyed the new role of being a stepdad to Chance and Ashley. Dave and Cleta celebrated their 34th Wedding Anniversary this past March. A past time of David’s was his love for cars and music. He spent time rebuilding a Chevy Chevelle with his stepson Chance and before that he spent time at the racetracks where he was known as “Doc” Savage because of his uncanny ability to fix and improve any performance. David loved the color Kawasaki Green for the motorcycles he rode up until he married Cleta. David was first chair cello in high school and for many years after would play to relax and stay sharp. David was very slow & reluctant to criticize or find fault with anyone but was always quick to lend a hand, especially to his grandsons. He loved taking them to Silver Dollar City and spending time watching Marvel movies with them. They all affectionately refer to him as “PawPaw”. They will dearly miss him, and they will carry on his love of cars and superhero movies. David was a survivor of cancer. He spent much time in Houston at MD Anderson battling and was recently hospitalized due to a stroke. He was a quiet fighter and never wanted to willingly leave Cleta’s side in the 34-year adventure they took together. His greatest passion though was his family and traveling with his wife Cleta. They enjoyed many trips with friends and family to Destin, Florida, Hawaii, Alaska, England, Ireland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Italy, and numerous other places. He will be dearly missed.

David A Savage

August 4, 1952 - June 23, 2024