Wade, Coy Wade Jr

Passed: 2012-06-11

Age: 80

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2012-06-14

Information: Coy Wade, Jr., 80, of Parkersburg, passed away June 11, 2012 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus, due to complications sustained from a previous accident.  He was born July 1, 1931 at Liverpool WV, a son of the late Coy Wade, Sr. and Virginia Ruth (Knapp) Wade of Ravenswood.  Coy retired from Century Aluminum with 39 years service.  He was a life member of the National Rifle Association and a great supporter of the 2nd Amendment.  He was a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, the Marietta Gun Club and the Ohio Gun Collector's Association.  Coy was an avid golfer and a member of South Hills Golf Course and was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and being on his farm in Jackson County.  Most importantly, Coy was a Christian.  He was a member of the Southside Southern Baptist Church.  He loved his church family and his God.      Surviving in addition to his mother, is his wife of 56 years, Drusilla (Moore) Wade; two sons, Jeffrey Wade and his wife Kim of Parkersburg and Craig Wade and his wife Robin of Washington; brother, David Wade (Jeanne) of Leroy WV; and sister, Betty Jean Staats of Leroy.  He also leaves behind his dear grandchildren, Jacob and Shannon Wade; special great granddaughter, Olivia; and nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were Thursday, 11 am, at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Reverend Paul Drake officiating.  Interment followed at Sunset Memory Gardens.  Visitation was Wednesday 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.  Online guests may send condolences to the family by visiting www. LeavittFuneralHome.com.