William Maxmillian Savich Sr.

William M. Savich, Sr., commonly referred to as Bill, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Bill was born on September 13, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York. He served in the U. S. Army in the 88th Infantry Division, 349 Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Fox Company of the 5th Army battling in North Africa and Italy Christmas Day 1943-April 23rd, 1945. He was an American Patriot and a member of "the Greatest Generation" in defending his country. Family survivors include his son; William Savich, Jr., and daughter, Patricia Rutledge. Funeral services include a visitation on Wednesday March 15th, 2017 from 4:00-8:00pm at Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Home, Funeral Services will be held Thursday March 16, 2017 at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel, with a luncheon to follow at the funeral home. Burial will take place to follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.