James Louis Salvage

James Louis Salvage, 79, of Auburn went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 27, 2026 at St. Jospeh’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY. James was born on January 3, 1947 in Auburn, NY to the late Louis J. and Mina Walter Salvage. He worked a variety of jobs as a system analyst and an expert tax preparer. He was a devoted Christian, being saved as a young teenager that put his faith in the finished work in Jesus of Christ for the forgiveness of his sins and for eternal life.  He was a faithful church-goer, beginning his journey as a United Methodist and later becoming a Baptist as his relationship with Christ grew. He was a student of both Greek and Hebrew and enjoyed daily Bible study through regular radio programs and private bible study. His Christian character was most notable thru his quiet. patient demeanor that was very seldom ruffled or upset. Outside of his church family, his time with his immediate family was the joy of his life, and he always enjoyed discussions about God, the Bible and heaven. He was a faithful caregiver as his parents aged and needed more assistance and he discharged those responsibilities with great compassion. He was a lover of the outdoors, especially hiking and tennis, and when visiting family in MA, he thoroughly enjoyed the beach and the company of close relatives. He was much beloved of the family dog, Hanz, that sought him out every morning. He is not “gone”, just “gone on” to join family in heaven, until God gathers the whole family together in His perfect time.

He is survived by;

Brother:       Alan L. Salvage and his wife Frances

Sister:          Annette Lu Salvage- Bent

Nieces:        Roselle Morris , Megan Salvage, Adrianna Bent

Nephew:      Colin Bent

Numerous cousins

There will be a funeral service at 1PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Freedom Baptist Church, 3324 E. Genesee Street, Auburn, NY with a continued celebration of James life after in the fellowship hall.

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