Michael Lee Shade Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on July 22, 2025, at the age of 65, Michael Lee Shade of Danville, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Doretha Shade and Everett Shade; and his cousin Tony Shade. He is survived by: his wife Starrlite Shade; his children, Sonia Dixon, Aviyah Israel (Daniel), Jhontel Shade (Maurionna), R'Tarius Johnson, Finashja Johnson-Glenn, Zyrionna Johnson and My'Khael Shade; his grandchildren, DJ Smith, Jhonasha Shade, Jhacoby Shade, Jhanel Shade, Jhosalyn Shade, Josiah Israel, Jhalyssa Shade, Jhontel Shade Jr., Don'navinne Dixon, Xavier Dixon and Dakota Dixon; his sisters, Michelle Shade of Indianapolis, IN, Maria Shade of Danville, IL and Monica Borden (Bernard) of Danville, IL.; his aunt Peggy Shade of North Carolina; his siblings-in-law, Donnie Duckworth Jr. of Danville, IL, Morshown Duckworth of Danville, IL, Deon Thomas of Danville, IL, Franchester Smith (Vincent) of Danville, IL and Mallory Harris of Chicago, IL.; his parents-in-law, Lorraine Herring (Joseph) of Danville, IL and Donnie Duckworth Sr. of Danville, IL.; his brothers, Dasantai Morris and Vincent Smith of Danville, IL; his cousins, Tina and Tammy Shade of North Carolina; and his nieces and nephews, Brittany Lasley, Bryson Dye, Deja Davis, Calvin Davis, Briana Adams, Dietrich Adams, Mymoree Adams, Amari Shade, Terrence Shade-Potts, Torree Potts, Ananda Potts, Tierney Potts, Anthony Borden, Eric Duncan Jr., Emmia Duncan and Brooke'Lynn Shade. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren.