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.