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Nelson Wade

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Nelson Wade, 68, of Washington, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, in his home and surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness.

Nelson was born September 23, 1949, in New Martinsville, W.Va., to Virginia and Austin Wade.

He attended high school in St Marys, W.Va., and was a former U.S. Marine.

On June 23, 1973, he married Josephine Scandale.

He was also a barber for many years in Wellsburg, W.Va., after his marriage and attending barber school. His interests included “attempting” to fix various items in his daughters’ homes, baseball, fishing, the casino and spending time with his grandchildren daily.

Surviving are his wife, Josephine of Washington; two daughters, Johnna Yezeski and Casey Caldwell, both of Washington; and two grandchildren, Jordan and Anthony Caldwell of Washington.

Preceding him in death are his father, Austin; his mother, Virginia; a sister, Shirley; and a nephew, Shawn.

The family will have a memorial service after inurnment at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, in Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Avenue, Washington.

Condolences may be sent to the family in lieu of flowers.

Amedysis hospice provided impeccable care and assistance to Nelson and his loved ones during this difficult time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323, 724-663-7373, www.youngfhinc.com.

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