Earnest Jude, 72, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Williamson, West Virginia on July 16, 1948 to the late Warren W. Jude and Alice (Howell) Jude.
He is preceded in death by his mother Alice, father Warren and brothers Donny and Fred.
Surviving family includes his loving wife of 49 years, Saralee, daughter Shannah (Hector) Hill-Cruces, son Kenneth (Tina) Hamilton, daughter Christine (Ray) Martinez, and daughter Susan Johnson, grandchildren Ashley (Matt) Kwiatkowski, Marcellino (Rachael) Mosca, Jaden Jones, Devyn Hill, Julian Cruces, Brooklyn Cruces, Kenneth (Haley) Hamilton, Tara (Paul) Herrnstein, Mya (Noah) King, great grandchildren Rylan, Roman, Jaxson, Trisha, Isabella, Jacob, Ezekiel, Elijah, Thea and Damon, brothers Archie (Jeri) Jude, Paris Jude, Lacy Jude, sisters Deberan (Ben) Imes, Ruby LaValley and many other family and friends.
Wayne is retired from the State of Ohio, Columbus Developmental Center. He also served in the Marine Corps. He loved to work on cars with his son Kenneth. Wayne was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile and his love for his family.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., at the Newcomer Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, 43123. To leave online condolences, please click the "share memories" tab above.