Delmar E. Lude, 82, of South Charleston passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after fighting a long illness.
He was retired from Libbey Owens Ford with 33 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen A. Lude; four children, Delbert L. Lude and wife, Niece of South Charleston, Joseph W. Lude and wife, Donna of South Charleston, Jeanie D. Hudnall and husband, Roscoe of Houston, Texas, and Connie F. Brogan and husband, Timothy W. of South Charleston; seven grandchildren, Joseph Lude, Paul Allen Lude, Donavan Lude, Shawn Brogan, Rachel Keeling, Brandon Hudnall and Travis Hudnall; 12 great grandchildren.
We will all greatly miss our beloved husband and father, whom we dearly love. He has been by our side throughout our lives with all the love, understanding and dedication that a husband and father could give.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Benny Pauley officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends and family may gather from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
WITH ALL OUR LOVE FOREVER