Obituary: James Patrick "Jay" Savey

James Patrick “Jay” Savey, age 30, passed away on July 30, 2020, in Windermere, Florida. Jay entered into eternity alongside his beloved father, John Michael Savey.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Joseph Savey, Dorothy Marie Suter Savey and Franklin D. Conley; and aunt, Shelley S. Conley. 

He is survived by his loving mother, Lisa R. Conley Savey of Windermere, Florida; three sisters, Ashley Lynette Savey of West Palm, Florida, Jennifer Lea Savey of Ocoee, Florida, and Kara Beth Savey Stagg, and brother-in-law, Eric Stagg of Apopka, Florida; two nephews, Mason Kyler Cardy and Jax Granville Stagg; two nieces, Tru Ellie-Kaye Stagg and Ivy Jo Stagg; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. 

As a homeschool graduate, Jay attended Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, where he graduated with a B.A. in General Studies in 2015. Jay was very proud to be a current student in the Welding Program at Orange Technical College in Orlando, Florida, and was very much looking forward to his future career in welding.

Jay will be remembered as a lovable son, a very special brother, the most fun Uncle Jay Jay to his nieces and nephews, and a loyal friend. He was an artistic, tender-hearted and thoughtful guy whose movie impressions were second to none. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Lastly, as a devoted fan of the Columbus Bluejackets, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Ohio State Buckeyes, the cheering sections will never be quite as loud. …I-O!

Funeral services will be under the direction of Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home in Jackson, Ohio, with Pastor Troy Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, followed by a celebration of Jay’s life at 7 p.m. Visitation will be held again at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, followed by the graveside service at noon at Beaver Union Cemetery in Beaver, Ohio. Dr. Chuck Carter will officiate a second memorial service, celebrating Jay’s life, at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Family Church of Windermere in Windermere, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, Orange County Public Schools has set up a fund for the family for those looking for a way to help: foundationforocps.org/index/index/id/693.

Per CDC guidelines, governor recommendations and family request, EVERYONE will be required to wear a mask while indoors and practice proper social distancing. We are doing our best to keep our loved ones safe and ask that you do the same. Online condolences may be sent to lewisgillum.com.