Johnnie Sage Sr., 85, of Mauriceville, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2pm, Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Kramlick, Nicholas Kramlick, Josh Driskill, Curtis Hanson, Paul Kramlick, and Steve Kramlick.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
Born in Navasota, Texas, on April 23, 1928, Johnnie was the son of Joseph Sage and Eva (Dragon) Sage. He served for over 32 years in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country in World War II, Korean War, and three tours of duty in the Vietnam War. After retirement he worked for Livingston Ship Yard and at Dupont Refinery. Johnnie was passionately devoted to the Marines, his country, his wife, and his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Syble Sage; and siblings, Nick Sage, Arthur Sage, Harry Sage, Katheryn Daigrepont, Joseph Sage, Jr., and Bobby Sage.
Johnnie is survived by his sons, Johnnie Sage Jr. and wife, Angela of Spring; Ronny Sage of Pittsburgh; daughter, Shirley Kramlick and husband, Steve of Beaumont; grandchildren, Tamara Driskill and husband, Josh, Matthew Kramlick, Nicholas Kramlick, Marissa Sage, Jonathon Sage, Alexis Sage; great-grandchildren, Lily Driskill, Emma Driskill, Mason Owens; and siblings, Mack Sage of Kyle, Ruby Daltray and husband, Don of Bryan, Betty Nobles and husband, Gerald of Bryan, Rosemary Clanton and husband, Bobby of College Station, Raymond Earl Sage and wife, Louise of Houston, Peggy Wade of Bartlett, TN, and Linda Waring of Austin.
*The funeral services were originally scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, but have been rescheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25 due to bad weather.
Condolences
Bruce Wagoner
January 24, 2014
sorry for your loss
April Glaze
January 24, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss! He will be missed! God Bless you all!
Marissa Sage
January 24, 2014
Pawpaw sage would bring me everyday after school when I was in 1st grade to dairy queen to get a ice cream cone dipped in chocolate. he would also have the hotdog weenies for us grandkids to eat when we came over and always had his soda stocked for us. I'm going to miss him so much. Thanksgiving and chrismas is not gonna be the same without him. I wish I would of took more time to go see him. But I am thankful that he was able to see his great grandson and also that I was able to see him his last day alive. I know his with mawmaw looking down on us. I love you pawpaw and will miss you dearly.
Carolyn Rash Ratcliff
January 23, 2014
Carolyn Rash Ratcliff lit a candle in memory of Johnnie Sage Sr.
Anonymous
January 23, 2014
Large Basket Garden was purchased for the family of Johnnie Sage Sr..
Sherri Hardesty
January 23, 2014
deepest sympathy to all for the loss of your loved one -best neighbor ever-he will be missed-love and hugs
Anonymous
January 23, 2014
Serene Retreat was purchased for the family of Johnnie Sage Sr..
Anonymous
January 22, 2014
A Full Life was purchased for the family of Johnnie Sage Sr..
Peggy Ann Sage-Wade
January 21, 2014
I love my big brother very much. I was and still am very proud of him being a Marine and serving our country. I appreciate the years I stayed with him and his family during my teenage years in North Carolina. Through him, I became a Carolina Clogger, one of my fondest memories. My brother was a loving, kind, courageous, and strong man. He fought many battles here on Earth and never stopped until God called him HOME to rest. I am so proud and honored God chose him to be my brother. Till we meet again, may God Bless You!