James C. SAVILLE

James SAVILLE Obituary

BRANDON, MISS. - James Clinton Saville of Brandon, Miss., Street Rod enthusiast and retired United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer died on July 14, 2010, after struggling with cancer for four months.
He devoted 21 years to the USAF and rose through the ranks as a master mechanic and leader. Mr. Saville was a member and past president of both the Tidewater Street Rod Association and the Mississippi Street Rod Association. James was identified within these organizations for his collection of 1938 Chevrolet Street Rods.
Mr. Saville is survived by his wife, Nancy; six children, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, George (Maryland); and a sister, JoLee (Florida).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday July 24, 2010, at the St. Jude Catholic Church, 399 Barrow Street, Pearl MS at 10 a.m.
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Published by Daily Press from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James SAVILLE

13 Entries

Jennifer Kowaleski

July 22, 2010

So sorry to hear the news. He will be missed!
Love - Jennifer, Bruce, Jasmine, Gaven, & Anna

Durema Kissam

July 18, 2010

Jim, I also worked at JCP in Hampton and have fond memories of knowing you in the 80's. My condolences to you and your family in the loss of your Father. No one loves us like our parents. May you have many wonderful memories of your Dad. I do remember how you also liked old cars and now see this passion likely came from your Dad, as well as other qualities..."a man's man with a soft side". All the best to you.

July 17, 2010

Nancy:
Pam and I extend our sympathy to you and your family. Jim was a good friend and the street rodding community has lost one of the best. We are so glad that we stopped by your house on June 1st for a visit with you and Jim; that memory will be something that we will never forget. You and your family will be in our prayers. God bless you all.
Larry and Pam Anderson
Tidewater Street Rod Association

Robert McKenzie

July 16, 2010

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Saville. He was a man's man and tough as nails. He had a softer side, however, as I can recall Jim sitting under a shade tree watching the birds he had just fed in his feeder at his home. As a car mechanic, he was second to none and Jim would be the one you wanted sitting next to you if you car broke down on a dark, lonely stretch of road. He carried his secondary tools in an old paint bucket can, but could use them like no other. He could go to Spooner's junk yard on Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, with a wheelbarrow and bring enough parts home to build an entire new car in a few days. I guess the Good Lord called Jim home to work on His own Street Rod in Heaven. Rest in peace, Jim. You were the best.
"A heart of gold stopped beating,
Two willing hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Our hearts still ache in sadness,
and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know."

Robert J. McKenzie
Hampton, Virginia
President, Tidewater Street Rod Association

Fred Dowis

July 16, 2010

I don't know why but Jim and the family has been on my mind for the past several months. I'm sorry to hear this news. May the love of friends and family carry you through this time of grief.

July 16, 2010

Jim was a great friend, who always had time to help someone in need; especially with an mechanical problem. He will be greatly missed.

Dicky Hamilton, Newport News, Virginia

Amber Blanchette

July 16, 2010

Nancy, Nadine & family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Bobbi Weber-Clark

July 16, 2010

Nancy,
Members of Klassy Kruizers of Crossett, AR. extend our sincere sympathy in Jame's passing. You and your family are in our prayers. Klassy Kruzers

John Lash

July 16, 2010

Jim, Barbara and I are sorry to hear the news of the loss of your father. Barbara (Allen) grew up in Virginia Heights and Barbara and I worked with you at JC Penney at Coliseum Mall back in the 1980's. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. John & Barbara Lash

July 16, 2010

Nancy, I was saddened by the passing of James. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. I pray God will give you peace and strength during these days to come.
Joyce and Ronnie Bailey
Klassy kruzers Street Rods

July 16, 2010

When we lose a loved one there comes a silence, a sadness, a longing for one more day,one more word, one more touch. We don't understand why our loved ones leave so soon, before even we are ready to say goodbye.
As time goes on we remember not only that loved ones die but that they lived also.
I know that Jim gave you memories to beautiful to forget.
God Bless you and the kids, you will forever be in my prayers

Don Wade
Brandon,MS

Belinda Conley Risher

July 16, 2010

Saville Family,
I lived next to you for many years in Virginia Heights. So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.

July 16, 2010

Nancy, Our prayers are with you and the family. Jim has always been a very good man. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. If there is a Rod Run in heaven then we will go togather again. After Jim left Tidewater I took his place on the Virginia NSRA Safety Team so we would have someone in this area. Will keep you in our prayers and will say a prayer for Jim at Mass.
Joe Shaffer U.S.N. RET
Chesapeake Virginia

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