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Robert Wade Obituary
MOUNT CRAWFORD
Robert Joseph "Bob" Wade Jr., 66, of Mount Crawford, died on Sunday, November 20, 2011, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1945, in Waynesboro, Virginia, the son of Frances Blackwell Wade of Summit Square of Waynesboro and the late Robert Joseph Wade. Mr. Wade moved to Harrisonburg in 1970 and worked at Bob Yetzer Ford, until 1980, when he opened Bob Wade Lincoln-Mercury which later became Bob Wade Autoworld. He was an active member of Port Republic United Methodist Church. Bob has been a member of many organizations and served on many committees, but wants to be remembered as a child of God who hopefully touched many lives. On November 17, 1973, he married Kathy McNelis who survives. Also surviving besides his wife and mother are one son, Robert John Wade and wife, Natalie, of Harrisonburg; one brother, Bill Wade of Clearwater, Florida; two sisters, Susan Wilson of Richmond, Virginia, and JoAnna McDevitt of Rocky Mount, North Carolina; two grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. A Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2011, at the Port Republic United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made to Port Republic United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 116, Port Republic, VA 24471.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Michandra Williams
December 8, 2011
John and Natalie,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a great man. You all are in my prayers.
Vicki Jeter
December 2, 2011
So sad and shocked to hear of Robbie's passing. My memories go way back to us being in the same 6th grade class at Jackson-Wilson in Waynesboro. I'll always remember him that way. I always called him Bob. My sincerest condolences to your whole family.
Larry Collins
November 29, 2011
Sorry to hear of Robbie's passing. I will always remember working with Robbie at Bob Yetzer Ford, 1973-1974. Again, sorry to hear of the family's loss.
November 28, 2011
Sorry to hear the news about Robbie. Always remember WHS 1963.
Suzanne Petrie Woodside and Family
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Vicki Frasher Cornett
November 26, 2011
Kathy, JoAnne and Susan- I am so sorry to hear of Robbie's passing. There are certain people from our past that we will allways remember with fondness, and he was one of those. God Bless you and your family, you are in my prayers.
Betty Lou (Reynolds) Lawson
November 25, 2011
My prayers are for you and the family. Bob was always such a wonderful people person in school. He will be greatly missed. May the good Lord bless and keep you.
Bill Walker
November 24, 2011
So sorry to hear the shocking news of Bob's passing. May the Lord give strength to your family during this time of great loss.
Ron & Laurie Thacker
November 24, 2011
We wish you and your family peace during this time of loss. Our best wishes and prayers are with you all.
Darren Coffey
November 23, 2011
Our deepest condolences. Fond memories long ago of Christmas parties at Fanny's! God bless. Darren Coffey and family
Randy & Helen Snyder
November 23, 2011
I am very sorry to hear the news. Please know that we are thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Wanda Wallace
November 23, 2011
Sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family with blessed memories, and at peace knowing you will be together one day.
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