Jerry Savage, 78, and Marcia, 74, were killed when a tree fell on their home in Beech Island, South Carolina, during the hurricane.
A couple killed when Hurricane Helene hit the US last week were found hugging each other in bed, their grandson has said. Jerry Savage, 78, and his wife Marcia, 74, were sheltering with family members at their home in Beech Island, South Carolina, while winds of up to 140mph roared outside. One of their grandchildren, 22-year-old John Savage, heard branches snap and went to the couple's bedroom to ensure they were okay.
'When they pulled them out of there, my grandpa apparently heard the tree snap beforehand and rolled over to try and protect my grandmother,' he said. Read more:People still unaccounted for days as searches continuePolitical aftermath in the wake of widespread devastation Described as a 'doer', Jerry was an electrician and a carpenter, while Marcia was a retired bank teller who was active in her church. The two were teenage sweethearts and married for over 50 years.
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