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DeShawn Lucius Wade

1985 - 2020

DeShawn Lucius Wade obituary, 1985-2020, Munster, In

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DeShawn Wade Obituary

Lucius DeShawn Wade was born on August 24, 1985 in Munster, Indiana to the union of Eudean and Nadine Wade. He departed this life on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the age of 34, in Santa Monica, California. Lucius was the youngest brother and the second youngest child of four children. Lucius was a member at Love Feast COGIC and accepted Christ at a young age. He graduated from Merrillville High School. Lucius started college at Hilbert in New York and then continued at University of Massachusetts. He was working towards getting two degrees one in Political Science and the other one in Secondary Education. Lucius worked on many campaigns such as Barak Obama for President, Elizabeth Warren for Senate, and Hilary Clinton for President. He was also the Lead Community Organizer for Fair Shot in Massachusetts fighting for poverty and raising minimum wage to living wages. He loved to travel and during that time met many influential people that impacted his life.

Lucius was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Arbie Davis and Lenora Jarman; Paternal Grandfather, Eugene Wade Sr; Aunts, Theresa Burns and Cathy Stewart; Cousins, Chauncey Williams and Lauren Swope.

Lucius leaves to cherish his memories: His Loving Parents, Eudean and Nadine Wade of Merrillville, IN; two older brothers, Eudean Dantee Wade and Duane Cory Wade of Bloomington, IN; his baby sister, Jasmine Sherese Wade of Merrillville, IN; Paternal Grandmother, Thelma Blanchard of Taylor, MI; four uncles, Eugene (Teresa) Wade of Milwaukee, WI; Rondell (Rhonda) Swope and Darrell (Denise) Swope of Aurora, CO; Lonnie Swope of Evansville, IN; four Aunts, Avis Williams of Gary, IN; Melissa (Roy)Goudy of Milwaukee, WI; Renee Davis of Burnham, IL and Teresa Jarman of Merrillville, IN; A host of cousins and three nieces, Koryae Wade of Muskegon, MI; Jaylah Wade of Bloomington, IN and Olivia Abram of Merrillville, IN. Special friends Dan Benard Gary & Susan Benard Massachusetts, Melrose.

Funeral Services will be held Monday July 13, 2020

Family hour 10am Funeral 11am

Powell-Coleman Funeral Home

3200 W. 15th Avenue

Gary, IN 46404

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 11, 2020.

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Jackie

May 30, 2024

Sorry to learn of your son's passing.
Jackie

TINA SALTER

July 11, 2020

Eudean, Nadine and family we send our deepest condolences. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God provide comfort and give you strength during such a difficult time. We will keep you uplifted in prayer.
Salter Family, Rick, Tina & Josh

Emily Gulley

July 11, 2020

Eudean and Nadine and family,
I extend my pray and condolences to you. The Lord bless and keep you.

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Lorraine Malone

July 11, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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July 11, 2020

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