Roger Wayne Wade, 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. He was born June 30, 1942 in Valdosta, Georgia, the only child of the late Angelo “Bouze” and Zilpha Wilson Wade.
Roger attended Russell County High School and Lindsey Wilson College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for 4 years. Roger also worked for the US Post Office with over 30 years of service. He was a member of The Church at The Springs, a long-time member of their choir, ran the soundboard for services, and was the primary overseer of construction during the expansion of the church and building of their Family Life Center.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife of 62 years: Karen Cheatham Wade
1 son: Steven Wade of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Courtney (and Chris) McQueary of Russell Springs
3 grandchildren: Rachel McQueary, Dustin Wade, and Desiree Wade
5 great-grandchildren: Iris Carlile, Nova Wade, Aries Wade, Lincoln Wade Nicely, and Sawyer Wade Nicely
Funeral Service: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Taylor Evans and Bro. David Calhoun officiating
Burial: Fairview Memorial Cemetery with military honors provided by the Russell County Honor Guard
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Greg Wade, Andy Wade, Mike Egnew, Mitchell Richards, Dean Johnson, Otis Skaggs, Jeff Brumett, and David Branscum
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Roger’s memory to The Church at The Springs, PO Box 291, Russell Springs, KY 42642. These can also be left at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
