Randy Shade

Randy W. Shade, 52, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at MedCentral Mansfield with his family by his side after fighting a long courageous battle with his illness. He was born January 29, 1958 in Mansfield. A 1976 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Randy went on to serve in the Marines. He was a member of the Ontario Free Methodist Church and Naval Sea Cadets and also an instructor of the Young Marines. Randy worked for National Seating, Madison School District where he was the bus driver of the "Lucky 13" bus, and Shiloh Corporation where he retired in 2000. A strong willed and stubborn man, Randy never met a stranger. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and dirt track racing and loved spending time with his grandson, Austin.

Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Frieda, whom he married on March 19, 1977; daughters, Stacey Tom Burgess and Amber Eric Hunt, both of Mansfield; grandson, Austin Hunt; granddaughters, Morgan and Madalynn Hunt and Payton Burgess; mother, Helen Mahan of Kentucky; mother-in-law, Jean Rose; brothers, Tim Shade and Bryan Tracy Shade, both of Mansfield; sister, Kay David Laboiteaux of Kentucky; uncle, Gene Shade of Mansfield; sister-in-law, Loretta Moore of Mansfield; brothers-in-law, Ken Kathy Rose and Brian Melissa Rose, both of Mansfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; sister, Debra Shade; brother, Richard Shade; father-in-law, Kelsey Rose; and brother-in-law, Rick Moore.

Friends may call Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 2-6 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 26, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Tony Viscioni. Military graveside services conducted by the Richland County Joint Veteran's Burial Detail and the Young Marines will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and the National Kidney Foundation.