Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Fox and Weeks will always be here when you need us In 1898 John H. Fox and his partner, brother-in-law James S. It was from the Huger estate that J.

One of the oldest and largest funeral homes in the state of Georgia, Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors began in 1882 when John H. Fox opened an undertaking establishment at 106 West Liberty Street, in what is now the Downtown Historic District. Weeks, moved their business to 112 West Liberty Street. They remained at that location for the next fifty-six years. The firm, having outgrown the facilities o

n Liberty Street, moved in 1953 to the Kayton-Grainger-Huger House at 700 Drayton Street. This beautiful brick and terra cotta structure, facing Forsyth Park, was built between 1887 and 1888 by the Lewis Kayton family. Elmo Weeks and his two sons, S. Elmo Weeks and Will D. Weeks, son and grandsons of the founder, purchased the property in 1953. In 1984 plans were begun to open a second location on the Southside of Savannah to accommodate the many people who had begun to migrate to that side of town. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, located at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive opened in 1986. In 1987 the Weeks family made the decision to sell their business to The Sentinel Group, a national funeral service acquisition company. That same year S. Weeks, Sr., the two brothers who had guided Fox & Weeks for the past forty years and brought it to the place of prominence and respect it holds within the industry today, retired. Elmo’s twin sons, Jim and Steve Weeks remained to manage the Savannah operations. In 1991, the Sentinel Group sold Fox & Weeks to Service Corporation International. Jim and Steve Weeks held various management positions with SCI and in February 1998, they opened Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel on Whitemarsh Island. In 2004 Jim and Steve decided to purchase their family’s business back from Service Corporation International. Since that time, Steve’s son, Scott Weeks and Jim’s son, Matt Weeks have joined the family business as the fifth generation of the weeks family to serve the people of Savannah. Their grandfather, S. Elmo Week, Sr., is still active in the business.

Fox & Weeks has played a role in the Savannah community for more than 140 years, and we remain honored to be asked to he...
06/02/2026

Fox & Weeks has played a role in the Savannah community for more than 140 years, and we remain honored to be asked to help our friends and neighbors during some of life's most challenging episodes. This photograph was taken in 1908 during the funeral procession for Marius DeRosa, an Italian riding mechanic who was tragically killed during practice for the inaugural Savannah Grand Prize race in Savannah. After the accident, DeRosa’s funeral was held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and his casket was carried through the city on the actual race car involved in the crash. It's believed to have been one of the earliest and possibly the first motorized funeral procession in Georgia. We share this photo to provide a reminder that Fox & Weeks has always been privileged to be part of the history of our wonderful city, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue playing that role through service to the families who trust us. Since 1882 - we will be here when you need us.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Mary Jane Tomlin Caldwell, lovingly known as Jane, who p...
06/02/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Mary Jane Tomlin Caldwell, lovingly known as Jane, who passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 80.

Born on July 17, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, Jane was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Tomlin. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1963 and, in 1964, married her high school sweetheart, Eugene “Gene” Meredith Caldwell Jr. Their marriage of 62 years was a beautiful example of love, devotion, and family. Jane retired in 2021 as a Senior Tax Preparer after many years of dedicated service. She was a faithful Christian who believed deeply in Jesus Christ and lived her life with kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11613/Mary-Jane-Caldwell to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Jane through the Fox & Weeks website.

Mary Jane Tomlin Caldwell, lovingly known as Jane, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 80. Born on July 17, 1945,

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of William “Johnny” O. Johnson, Jr. who passed away at home...
06/02/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of William “Johnny” O. Johnson, Jr. who passed away at home after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William O. Johnson, Sr. and Mavis Oglesby Johnson. Johnny was born in Savannah in 1944 while his family was based in Rincon, Georgia. During his childhood, his father’s service in the United States Army gave the family the opportunity to live in several places, including Alaska, where Johnny developed a love for skiing as a teenager. Family stories were often told of his mother sending him off to the mountains for the day with nothing more than a loaf of bread for sustenance. The family also spent time living in Virginia during another military assignment before eventually returning to Effingham County. There, Johnny graduated from high school and began dating the woman who would become his beloved wife of 57 years, Joyce. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11611/William- to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of William through the Fox & Weeks website.

William “Johnny” O. Johnson, Jr. passed away at home after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his par

Fox & Weeks is honored to once again be selected as the Best Funeral Home in Savannah in the 2026 Connect Savannah Best ...
05/28/2026

Fox & Weeks is honored to once again be selected as the Best Funeral Home in Savannah in the 2026 Connect Savannah Best of Savannah Readers Poll! We are privileged to serve our friends and neighbors, and we are grateful to have been a part of the Savannah community since 1882. Thank you, Savannah!

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of George Dancu, age 92, who passed away on May 26, 2026, i...
05/28/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of George Dancu, age 92, who passed away on May 26, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Wheatland, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Dancu. A proud American of Romanian descent, George was raised with three brothers and two sisters in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He was a paperboy for the Sharon Herald and a caddie at the Sharon Country Club. He was a superb basketball player and an all-state football player at Sharon High School. George was admitted to the Mercer County Hall of Fame in 2004. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11606/George-Dancu to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of George through the Fox & Weeks website.

George Dancu, age 92, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born in Wheatland, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Dancu. A proud American of Roma

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Joseph Michael Iwanski, 60, of Richmond Hill, GA, who di...
05/28/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Joseph Michael Iwanski, 60, of Richmond Hill, GA, who died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Born October 23, 1965, in Oswego, NY. He lived in Richmond Hill the last 31 years. He was also a resident of Vandergrift, PA for 14 years. Joe was preceded in death by his parents F. Lawrence Iwanski and Linda A. Iwanski. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11607/Joseph-Michael-Iwanski to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Joe through the Fox & Weeks website.

Joseph Michael Iwanski, 60, of Richmond Hill, GA, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Born October 23, 1965, in Oswego, NY. He lived in R

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Ronald “Ron” Clarkson Berry, who passed peacefully on th...
05/27/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Ronald “Ron” Clarkson Berry, who passed peacefully on the morning of Sunday May 24th, 2026, in the loving presence of his family and the gentle care of Hospice Savannah. Ron was born on November 16, 1957, at the old Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, to Jean Clarkson Berry and Albert Hughes Berry Jr. He grew up in Savannah alongside his older brother, Albert Hughes Berry III, who preceded him in death. Ron attended Savannah Country Day School before continuing his education at University of Georgia, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and later the University of Georgia School of Law. Following law school, Ron returned home to Savannah and began practicing law in 1983 with The Adams Firm. He later established his own practice specializing in commercial litigation, serving the community with integrity until his retirement. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11605/Ronald-C.-Berry to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Ron through the Fox & Weeks website.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Naomi R. Branson, age 96, of Darien, Georgia, who died S...
05/27/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Naomi R. Branson, age 96, of Darien, Georgia, who died Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Troy, Pennsylvania to the late Charles B. and the late Lillian F. Rought. Naomi worked with K-Mart for twenty three years and was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church, located at 9120 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406. In her spare time she enjoyed, gardening, playing cards with her family and bird watching. Naomi has a great faith in God and was quick to share love and joy in her heart. She had an ability to make everyone she met feel like family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Harold Danny Branson and daughter-in-law, Suzette G. Branson; brothers, Billy, Johnny, and Robert Rought; her sisters, Edith Chester and Pauline Boatright. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11604/Naomi-Branson to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Naomi through the Fox & Weeks website.

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Deborah Premo of Savannah, Georgia, who passed away on M...
05/27/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Deborah Premo of Savannah, Georgia, who passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on August 30, 1954, in Savannah to the late Irene Williams, and later gained a wonderful stepfather in Ellis Funderburk. Deborah lived a life defined by deep faith, an unwavering love for her family, and a boundless capacity for friendship. Deborah was a woman who never met a stranger. To her, friends were simply an extension of her family, the cherished village upon which she built her life. She maintained deep, lifelong relationships from her early childhood until her passing. She loved adventure, helping others, and spending her days working hard for the betterment of her community. Her professional life reflected this dedication; after beginning her early career as an executive administrator for the Army Corps of Engineers, she later proudly served as the Deputy Chief of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office of the Department of Defense. Amidst her busy life and career, she also went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Phoenix in 2009. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11603/Deborah-W.-Premo to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Deborah through the Fox & Weeks website.

Deborah Premo August 30, 1954 – May 22, 2026 Deborah Premo of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on August 30, 1954, in Savannah to the

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Robert Lee “Bobby” Myers, Jr, 58, who passed away Friday...
05/26/2026

Fox & Weeks is privileged to serve the family and loved ones of Robert Lee “Bobby” Myers, Jr, 58, who passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home with his fiancé Kimberly, and other family members by his side. Bobby, as he was known by his friends and family, was born August 13, 1967, in Savannah to Robert Lee Myers, Sr., and Mary Louise Perry Myers. He attended Beach High School. He worked for Union Camp Corporation, and then went on to become a professional painter, serving homeowners at Dutch Island, and The Landings on Skidaway Island. He was a highly sought after painter, making many recurring customers for his great work. Bobby was a heck of a fisherman, and loved watching and attending drag races. He also loved his family and was a great friend to many. Please click https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11601/Bobby-Myers to offer condolences, light a remembrance candle and share memories of Bobby through the Fox & Weeks website.

Robert Lee “Bobby” Myers, Jr, 58, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home with his fiancé Kimberly, and other family members by his sid

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