Gage Patterson Futrill

Mr. Gage Patterson Futrill, 26, of Savannah passed away on September 13, 2026.

Gage was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, to parents Melinda Hall and John Futrill. An avid gamer, he first enjoyed games with his sisters and brothers. Gage played tuba for the Swainsboro Middle School and Swainsboro High School bands. He participated twice in the Fine Arts Summer Academy, sponsored by the Annie Moses Band, performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and Carnegie Hall in New York City, and marched with Drum Corps Associates (DCA) for multiple seasons. After graduating from Swainsboro High School in May 2019, Gage pursued a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Engineering with magna cum laude honors at Georgia Southern. Following his college graduation in May 2023, Gage became an Engineering Specialist at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). He greatly enjoyed traveling to Korea, playing Minecraft, D&D, Cards Against Humanity, and other games, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Gage will be best remembered for his caring, loving heart that was at the core of all he accomplished.

He is survived by his mother, Melinda Hall of Adrian; father, John Futrill (Peggy) of Columbia, SC; siblings, Mercedes Josey (Kaleb) of Grovetown, Rhett Mixon (Karina) of Adrian, Heaven Duckett (Tate) of Cullman AL, Serenity Faircloth (Austin) of Adrian, and Malina Musante (Logan) of Hayesville NC, and Doug Williams of Adrian, Hope Williams of Savannah; very special aunts and uncles, Gail and Trap Bowen of Newnan, Amy and Shawn Knight of Jackson; special cousins, Mason Knight and Karl Knight both of Jackson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the First Methodist Church in Swainsboro with Reverends Mark Hardin and Grant Abernathy officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the church.

Interment will be private.

Pallbearers will be Karl Knight, Ray Deaver, Brian Garcia, Ridge Henry, Taylon Martinez, and Darin Dobson.

Honorary Pallbearers are Martin Dombi, Joyel Brimidge, Robert Munthe, and Denissa Mejia.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be made in memory of Gage to the First Methodist Preschool at 319 West Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401 or The Sunshine House at 328 West Main St, Swainsboro GA 30401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Gage Patterson Futrill, 26, of Savannah.