Frederick Gene Shade

Frederick Gene Shade, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born October 11, 1938 in New Lebanon, OH to the late Omer William and Cora Irene (Howell) Shade. Fred was one of the original clients to work at L&M Products (formerly the Training Center), continuing his employment for over 40 years. He also attended the Eaton First Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers & sisters: Melvin E. Shade, Helen J. Reeves, Freida L. Wampler, Virgil L. “Bud” Shade, Louise A. Brock, Raymond Shade, Treva Schindler, Virginia M. McCray, Dorothy P. Weaver and John J. Shade, Sr. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and his dear friends that he resided with in Eaton and worked with at L&M Products and all of his caregivers. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 9:00 am until time of funeral service at 10:00 am at the Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton. Burial will follow at Sugar Grove Cemetery in West Alexandria. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.