Wade W. Clutton Jr.

1937 - 2015

Clutton, Jr., Wade W. on March 8, 2015, born July 24, 1937, he was the only child of the late Wade W. Clutton, Sr. and Beaulah Clutton (nee: Golee). Wade was born and grew up in Evanston, Illinois. He attended the University of Tennessee, earning Bachelor and Master's degrees in Transportation. After graduation, he went to work for Missouri Pacific Railroad in St. Louis which was ultimately acquired by Union Pacific. His lifetime career was with the railroad. He was a Transportation Performance Analyst in charge of logistics. He was involved in the forefront of the computer age. He supervised the setting up of computer systems that followed the arrivals, departures and loads of train cars across the country. He retired in 2002. Wade was an avid traveler and photographer. He held various offices in the St. Louis Camera Club as well as the Photographic Society of America. He received numerous awards for his photography and was a well-known international judge. He served as a webmaster for the St. Louis Camera Club. He received a Life Membership from the St. Louis Camera Club, and very recently, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Photographic Society of America. Wade was a kind and caring person who loved St. Louis and the richness of the culture and architecture of the city. He resided on Pershing Avenue and in the Executive House on West Pine Boulevard. He is survived by many close friends. Services: A Memorial Service is planned for April 17, 2015 at KUTIS CITY CHAPEL, 2906 Gravois, St. Louis, Missouri 63118 at 4 p.m.