Jerry Lee Saville

September 17, 1940 - July 27, 2021

Jerry Lee Saville, 80, of Tehachapi, California, passed away on July 27, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1940. Jerry joined the Air Force in 1960 and served on active duty for 20 years. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran and loved his country. After retirement, he worked for the Air Force for another 17 years and retired at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, California. Jerry was a member of Tehachapi VFW Post 12114, American Legion Post 0221, and Shriner International – in support of Shriner Hospitals for Children. In his travels, he received his BA in Business Management from Texas Lutheran University and his master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Jerry is preceded in death by Judy, his wife, and best friend, for almost 55 years. Judy passed away on April 24, 2020. Prior to Judy’s passing, last year, Jerry and Judy loved to travel not only in the USA but also toured Israel, Australia, and Europe. Jerry is survived by sisters, Sandy, and Lynn; brother, Johnny; and many wonderful, lifelong friends across the world. Dearly loved by his family and friends, his memory will live on in our hearts forever. Memorial contributions may be made in Jerry’s name to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 329 S. Mill Street, Tehachapi, California 93561. A dual inurnment graveside service, for Jerry and Judith, will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin, California, on August 13, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. A Patriot Guard Escort to the cemetery will begin at Wood Family Funeral Service, 321 West F. Street, Tehachapi, CA at 8:15 a.m. A memorial will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 14 at 10am.