Robert Louis Sage Sr., 70

HARTLY - Robert Louis Sage Sr., went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. He was 70. Mr. Sage was born March 15, 1938 in Bristol, Va., the son of the late Giles C. and Alpha Sluder Sage. He retired from the Chrysler Corporation in Newark, following 32 years of service. His hobbies included riding motorcycles, fishing, boating, crabbing and being around his family and his church. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Smyrna. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sage had two sons who are also with the Lord, Robert L. Sage Jr. and Billy Joe Sage. Mr. Sage is survived by his wife, Gwenith Merix Sage; four daughters, Cathy L. Lynch of Bethany Beach, Robin L. Jeffers of Graniteville, S.C., Wanda M. Foraker, and Carol L. Jarrell, both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Virginia Lewis of Kirkwood; a brother, James C. Sage of Mountain City, Tenn.; and 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Faith Baptist Church, 1575 Bryn-Zion Road, Smyrna, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium, Inc., 29 S. Main St., Smyrna. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.