Truitt Anthony Savell DDS MD

Truitt Anthony Savell, DDS, MD, age 51, passed away on May 1, 2025. Truitt was born on May 8, 1973 at Elmendorf AFB Hospital in Anchorage, AK. He grew up on Elmendorf AFB, Jackson, MS, Ocean Springs, MS, Altus, OK, Aurora, CO, Meridian, MS and Dickson, TN. After graduating Dickson County High School, he attended Memphis State University for his B.S. degree. Upon graduation he enrolled in the University of Tennessee Dental School where he was awarded his DDS degree (Magna cum laude) and continued to Case Western Reserve University for his MD degree and his Oralmaxilofacial Fellowship. He created and practiced in the Dickson Jaw and Facial Surgery as an oral surgeon.
Truitt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Truitt and Earnestine Q. Brown of Brookhaven, MS and Vernon D. and Helen B. Savell of Brookhaven, MS.
He is survived by his son, Truitt David Savell, and wife Amy of Gallatin, TN.; his very dearest friend, Tonia Houser of Fort Wayne, IN; his parents, Dr. David Savell and wife Pamela of Greeneville, TN; his brother, Dr. Alan Savell and wife Kristine of Maryville, TN; his uncle, Dr. Randall L. Savell and wife Toni of Silva, NC; his Aunt Brenda Bokanyi and husband David of Pace, FL; and his nephew Riley Savell and niece Sara Beth Savell, both of Maryville, TN.
The family will receive friends 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Bridges Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM with Rev. Joe Tillery and Rev. Jim Allen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Dr. Truitt A. Savell may be made to The Gideons International. P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com