Obituary: Wilfred Jeffrey Savell

Wilfred “Jeff” Jeffrey Savell, 94, of Cumming, Ga., died on Nov. 18, 2024. Jeff was born in South Africa to Harry and Mary Savell, of blessed memory. In 1977, Jeff, his wife, Bernice, and their three young children immigrated to the United States.

Jeff worked as an attorney and developed a reputation for his integrity and high standards which allowed him many new and interesting opportunities. Jeff was an avid soccer fan, enjoyed tennis, and was a water skier in his early years. He also enjoyed the theater.

Above all else, Jeff was a family man. Jeff was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his family with all his heart. He was a true man of decency and the personification of the word “mensch.”

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Jeff is predeceased by his parents, his brother, Arthur, and his son-in-law, Arie. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; his children, Roger (Hildy) Savell, Craig (Valerie) Savell, and Lee Rakusin (Arie, z’l”); his grandchildren, Adam, Gary, Scott, Evan, Ryan Savell, and Nicole, Alexa, Jared Rakusin; his great-grandchildren, Jackson, Parker, and Emma Savell; and grandchildren-in-law, Edie, Rachel, Samantha Savell, and Scott Lurie (soon to be grandson-in-law).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to UJA, www.ujafedny.org. A graveside funeral was held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.