Willis Eugene Shade

Willis Eugene Shade, age 82, of Shelby, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Crestwood Care Center.
Eugene was born May 24, 1927 in Richland County, Ohio the son of the late John and Grace (Heuberger) Shade. He was a 1945 graduate of Shelby High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Richland County Fish and Game. He was a self employed brick mason having owned Sharon Masonry. He also worked for Shelby City Schools retiring in 1993 as head of maintenance.
He is survived by 2 sons: Danny E. and Vicki Shade of Mansfield, David A. and Cheryl Shade of Shelby; 4 grandsons: Timothy Shade, William Shade, Mark Shade, Matthew and Shelia Shade; a granddaughter: Tara Shade; 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma L. (Harruff) Shade in 1993 and by 5 brothers: Junior, Glenn, Roy, Paul and Richard Shade.
There will be no public visitation. Private family services will be held at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby with military honors. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial expressions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 .
On-line condolences penwellturner.com
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Family: Matt Shade
Name: Randy and Debbie Ramey
Date: 10-03-25
Condolence:
Matt and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandfather, we know how special and close you were to him. Thinking of you and praying you will be comforted through this difficult time. Love you, Randy and Debbie
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Family: Eugene Shade
Name: Nancy Schmidt
Date: 10-03-25
Condolence:
Dear Dave, Cheryl, Dan, Vickie and Families, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very kind person. I always enjoyed seeing him. Rest assured he is at peace now. You are all in my thoughts and prayer. May God Bless all of you! Nancy
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Family: Gene Shade
Name: Gaye Will Shira
Date: 10-03-26
Condolence:
I just visited with Gene last week. We talked a little and I prayed with him. So sorry to see that he has passed. God’s peace to the family.
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Family: Gene Shade
Name: Mike Martin
Date: 10-03-26
Condolence:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. Gene was an outstanding man, and will be dearly missed.
Mike and Pam Martin
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Family: Eugene Shade
Name: Connie and Ron Stepsis
Date: 10-03-26
Condolence:
Dear Dave, Cheryl, Tara, Matt and Family, Dan and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your father, grandfather, was a wonderful caring man. Every year he got us in the mood for Christmas, because we always received our first Christmas card from him. He had many friends and will be remembered for all his kindness. I know he appreciated all of you. Know there are many who care!
Sincerely,
Connie and Ron
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Family: Eugene Shade
Name: Tim Mescher
Date: 10-03-27
Condolence:
My sincerest sympathies to the family.
Gene and I worked at Midwest Constructors in Mansfield in the 80’s.
I will always have good memories of Gene, we did have fun together.