Mr. Jerry Wayne Wade, 68, of Yawkey passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at CAMC-Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Jerry was born on May 11, 1948 in Madison, WV, to the late Basil and Virginia Crawford Wade. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Billy R. and Carl Wade of Michigan, Richard Wade of Long Beach, California and sister Betty Lou Kozma of New Jersey.
Jerry was a member of Amy Baptist Church and more recently attended Beech Grove Baptist Church until his illness. He attended Duval High School. He worked for Pennzoil and retired from HG Energy after 39 years of service and was a member of Teamsters Local #175 and the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71.
Jerry is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sue Wade; son, Gary Wade of Yawkey; brothers: Charles (Cookie) of Millville, NJ; Cyril (Rose) of Vineland, NJ; Rickey (Wanda) of Yawkey, WV; sisters: Gladys McCormick of Sterling Hts., Michigan, Shelby “Jean” (Jimmy) Cook of Orlando, FL, and Melissa (Mark) Petrowski of Hedgesville, WV. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and special niece Teresa Mills of Virginia and special friend Linda Withrow.
The family wishes to offer a special thank you to CAMC-Memorial CPICU doctors and nurses for the special care. Also thanks to Dr. Rahman for his special care.
Service will be 1:00pm Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will follow at Orchards Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV, with Masonic Graveside Rites by Griffithsville Lodge #71. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesday, September 14th at the funeral home.
Jerry I missed you I love so so so much and I would do anything for you I wish you where alive Jean
To Jerry’s family. I just don’t know what to say. He will be greatly missed by all of his family. Susie please call me anytime. We love you all. Jackie
My Condolences to the Wade family. Thoughts and Prayers with you Sue.
Always
Dorean Chandler Bennett
Uncle Jerry was one of the most amazing men I have ever known. Dedicated. Trustworthy. Loving. Fun. Welcoming.
I will miss him dearly.
-Cheryl Ann
My sympathy and condolance to Jerry’s family. I will keep you in my prayers Susie. God Bless you and hold you in the palm of HIs hand.