Hugh Lynn Wade Owensboro, Kentucky Obituary

Hugh Lynn Wade

Hugh Lynn Wade, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 5, 1939 in Ohio County to the late Leonard and Edwina Langford Wade. Hugh worked as a tool and die maker for Century Aluminum and was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was a lifetime member of the DAV, Fleet Reserve, American Legion and the Marine Corps League. Hugh was also a member at First Baptist Church and was an Owensboro Daviess County representative for JECVO KY and a member of the NRA, Sunset Cruises Car Club, and was a recently reborn Republican. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Robert David Wade. Survivors include daughter, Cathy Wade Garner; brother, Stephen Wade (Mollie); sister, Peggy Wade; daughter-in-law, Charla Wade; two nieces, Jordan Franklin (Demont) and Jacy Wade; great-nephew, Maize Franklin; special friends and hunting buddies, Joe Michael Barnard (Kristina) and John Thomas and Grayden Barnard. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation is from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Final salute is at 5:30 p.m. being led by the Marine Corps League. Graveside services with military honors will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver Dam, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Toys for Tots, 4100 Kipling Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303 or Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.
November 5, 1939 - August 26, 201911/05/193908/26/2019
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Sandy Shelton
August 28, 2019
Peggy - So sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you during this time.
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Wm. Rance & Peggy Jo Ranney
August 28, 2019
Peggy and Steve, you have our Condolences
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Karen Pippin
August 27, 2019
My husband and I were members of Sunset Cruisers and members of Street Legends. Hugh was a light to be around..He was always caring, kind, and fun. He was a Marine inside and out. I feel honored to have know Hugh Wade. He was a true ANGEL.. Mike and Karen Pippin
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Kristi & Jason Mills
August 27, 2019
We are so sorry for you loss. We will be thinking of you during this time.
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Jayme & Robert Gibson, Joan Bailey
August 27, 2019
Ever so sorry for your loss. Rob, Mom and I will hold all of you in our hearts during this difficult time.
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Bill jagoe
August 26, 2019
Hugh was one of the finest men I have ever met. He will be greatly missed at our Saturday brunch conversations along with our shared hunting stories. . Sending prayers to his family. Bill Jagoe
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Norris #804, Marine Corps League
August 26, 2019
Marine Corps League W. J. Norris Detachment #804, Inc., C/o 4100 Kipling Drive Owensboro, Kentucky 42303-7220 In recognition of Hugh l. Wade’s honorable service to the United States of America, and the United States Marine Corps; We extend our appreciation and gratitud... Continue Reading
US Marines was posted for Hugh Lynn Wade.
US Marines was posted for Hugh Lynn Wade.
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