Sam Shade Jr. Obituary

The passing of Sam Shade Jr. (Fort Wayne, Indiana), born in Boligee, Alabama leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 12, 2026 at the age of 102. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sam Shade Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam Shade Sr. and Alberta Cade Shade; and his siblings, Joe Shade Sr., Andrew Shade Sr., Leona Byrd, Willie D. O'Neal, Eliza S. Cotton, Roberta Evans and Lucy Todd.

He is survived by: his wife Arthella Shade; his children, Joan Shade Lewis, Sam Shade III (Terri), Patricia Marshall (Keith), Judy Scott (James), Gregory Shade (Shelly), Margie Nelson (Keith), Patrice Nelson (Ron) and Shalon Shade; his sister Georgia Mack; his grandchildren, Brea Sanchez, Ryan Lewis (April), Dante Marshall, Ashley Martin (Carl), Brittney "Old Grouch" Marshall, Candace Nelson, Tyler Scott, Corey Nelson (Katie), Kyle Nelson, Evan Shade, Donavon Nelson, Chloe Shade, Wesley Nelson and Colton Shade; and his great grandchildren, Abriana House, Aiden Mason, Andres Hayes, Creaden Nelson, Ayla Mason, Amari Martin, Jelani Martin and Arlo Nelson.