In Remembrance Of
Randy Wade
Randy Wade, 67, of Gower, MO passed away February 22, 2024.
He was born on July 12, 1956, to Raymond and Verna Elizabeth (Shelton) Wade in Excelsior Springs, MO where he grew up and attended elementary school. He graduated from Ft. Osage High School. He then attended UMKC and graduated from Luther Rice Seminary with a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies.
On May 2, 1977, he was united in marriage to Holly Ann Renick. After their marriage they lived in Excelsior Springs, MO; Tulsa, OK; Liberty, MO and in 1982 they settled in Gower, MO where they made their home and raised their children.
Randy was an operations manager for Kmart in St. Joseph, MO until they closed in November of 2014. He was a minister for many years and was currently the pastor at New Beginnings in Gower and the Faucett Baptist Church. He enjoyed aviation, cars, radios, watching races, and was an avid baseball fan. Most of all Randy had a great sense of humor and a love for God, his family and his friends.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Verna Wade; his brothers Ray Wade and Roger Wade; and his sister Beverly Sue Lamley.
He is survived by his wife Holly Wade; his children Melody Haywood and husband Harold, Joy O’Donnell and husband Ryan, Randall Wade, and Christina Wade and husband Brady McIntosh; grandchildren Nathan, Aaron, Katie, Caleb, Sammy, Matthew, Joshua, Sarah, Daniel, Josiah, Rebecca, and Stephen; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27th at the First Baptist Church, Gower, MO.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 28th at First Baptist Church, Gower, MO.
Burial: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.
Donations may be made to St. Joseph Baptist Association.
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16 comments
Melissa Wright
So sorry to hear this. Mr Wade was my favorite manager to work with at Kmart. Prayers for the Wade Family.
Toni Martinez
You will be missed.
Brace and Diana Bailey
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We were saddened to hear of Randy’s passing.
Sella Minker
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. I met Randy a few times and he was always there to crack a joke and so light hearted. May he rest in peace. My prayers to all. From The Minker’s
Jo Ann McCue
Condolences to the Wade family and my best friend Melody Haywood. May the lord shed light on light on to your family. Love Jo Ann and Mike McCue.
Terry L Billington
My sincere condolences to your family.
Josh and Angela Hendrix
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Wade. He was such a delight to be around. Josh and I worked with Mr. Wade at Kmart for several years. He was one reason I loved going to work. He always had a smile on his face and his laugh was contagious. He was one very special person. God has gained a special angel.
Rita and Ronnie Musser
So sorry for your loss. If we can do anything to help let us know. God bless you all and we pray His comfort surrounds you.
Debbie McLain
I am so sorry to hear of your wonderful family’s loss of a great man. I have many fond memories of Mr. Wade, he was an excellent boss back in our K-Mart days, and such a fun friend. I will miss his jokes and his uplifting personality. Sending my heartfelt condolences and hugs to all.
Richard Farrow
A big part of how we become who we are is shaped by our observations of those around us. Starting a year and a half ago when I lost my dad, I started seeing those who shaped me leaving. Today I learned of another. Mr Wade was my manager at K-Mart where I worked through my years in college, and several years part time after. He showed by example how to lead others, how to treat others, and how to earn their respect and loyalty. Once again I am saddened at the loss of someone I held in high regards, but I am thankful for the time I got to spend and learn from him.
Bonnie Gordon
So sorry to hear of this, I worked with Mr. Wade at South K-Mart, he was a wonderful manager, took his job seriously but was fun to work with, everyone loved him. He had a great sense of humor, which made working with him all the better. Great family man, spoke of his wife and kids quite often.
Vicky Watkins (Fischer)
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family. Mr. Wade was such a wonderful person with a kind heart. ❤️
Alison Creal
This is heartbreaking. Loved working with Randy during our K-Mart days. We all had so much fun. He was our favorite manager!! Such a witty guy! My deepest condolences.
Rhonda Fitzmaurice
To Randy, his wife Holly and his awesome children.
I’m so sorry to hear Randy had passed. I’ve never seen Mr. Wade without a smile, joke or kind word to say each and every time i saw him. He was truly the best person I’ve ever worked with. May your family be comforted knowing he is in a beautiful place of peace though he will be missed terribly!
Much love and prayers for peace for your family at this sorrowful time.
Aaron Grier
So sorry for your loss. God bless!
Valerie “Morris” Bowen
Holly my thoughts and prayers for confort and God’s love during this time.