RAYMOND WADE
January 28, 2021
Raymond Wade, age 85, of Hueytown passed away January 28, 2021. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. After spending two years (1954 – 1956) in the U. S. Army as a medic in Japan, he married the love of his life, Velma Scott Wade. They were married for over 64 years. He loved his family well. He loved God with a passion. He was a long time member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and a long time Gideon. He retired from U. S Steel after 28 years and later formed his own pest control company, Aladdin Pest Control, until he retired in 2000. He never met a stranger and was an amazing storyteller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Ruby Wade, his brothers, Alton and Arthur and his sister Lucille. . He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Velma Wade; his daughter, Tracy Wade Blankenship (Todd); his sons, Scott E. Wade (Kristi) and Jeffrey A. Wade (Micah); his grandchildren, Jacob Wade, Mollie Wade, Haley Wade, Samantha Wade, Nikki Wade, Nathaniel Wade and Robbie Winter (Blankenship); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. The visitation will be from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 2:00 PM, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church (1343 Hueytown Road, Hueytown, Alabama 35023) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Raymond Wade, age 85, of Hueytown passed away January 28, 2021. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. After spending two years (1954 – 1956) in the U. S. Army as a medic in Japan, he married the love of his life,... View Obituary & Service Information