John Jacob Shade (April 6, 2018)

John Jacob Shade, 95 of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away on Friday April 6, 2018 at 6:45 PM at Wood Glen Alzheimer’s Community, Dayton, Ohio. He was born February 1, 1923 in Johnsville, Montgomery County, Ohio the son of the late William & Ethel Louise (Meeks) Shade. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy SeaBees in World War II from January 26, 1945 until January 9, 1946. He was self-employed for 40 years installing aluminum and vinyl siding. He formerly was a member of the Eaton American Legion and the Twin Valley Gun Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son: William C. Shade; brothers & sisters: Freida L. (Shade) Wampler, Virgil L. Shade, Louise A. (Shade) Brock, Raymond Shade, Treva (Shade) Schindler, Virginia M. (Shade) McCray, Dorothy P. (Shade) Weaver, & Melvin Shade.

He is survived by his son: John J. Shade Jr.; 9 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Thursday April 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com