Roger Wayne Wade

Roger Wayne Wade, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 82 years of age.

Born June 30, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, he was 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 four 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 include his beloved wife of 62 years, Karen Cheatham Wade; son, Steven Wade; daughter, Courtney (and Chris) McQueary, all of Russell Springs; three grandchildren, Rachel McQueary, Dustin Wade, and Desiree Wade; five great grandchildren, Iris Carlile, Nova Wade, Aries Wade, Lincoln Wade Nicely, and Sawyer Wade Nicely; and a special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Debbie and Mike Egnew.

Funeral services are 2:00 PM CST Friday, June 6, 2025, at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Taylor Evans and Bro. David Calhoun officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Cemetery.  Military Honors will be provided by the Russell County Honor Guard.

Visitation will begin after 10:00 AM and continue until time of services at the funeral home.

Greg Wade, Andy Wade, Mike Egnew, Mitchell Richards, Dean Johnson, Otis Skaggs, Jeff Brumett, and David Branscum will serve as pallbearers.

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 for Mr. Roger Wayne Wade are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

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