Dateline: Alton

Randy Lee Wade, 71, died at 10:46 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2016 at his home. Born June 6, 1945 in Alton, he was the son of Edwin R. and Vernal B. (Duckett) Wade. He was a former member of Bethany Baptist Church and retired as a machinist from Boeing in St. Louis. On May 2, 1981 he married the former Jeannie Moran in Alton. She survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Cammie Lee Gray of Acworth, GA, a son, Brian Donald Wade of Bloomington, IL, six grandchildren, Jacob McCann, Ember Wade, Kelsey and Hannah Gray, Ahren and Jordan White, one great grandchild, Cal Bartlett, a sister, Mary Hayes of Alton, numerous nieces and nephews, and his dog Libby. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Richard and Ronnie Wade. There will be no services. Memorials may be made in honor of his granddaughter, Kelsey Gray, to PKS Kids, P.O. Box 12211, Green Bay, WI 54307. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com