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Reverend Wade Hosea, 82, of White Sulphur Springs, formerly of Beckley, died Sunday, November 15, 2015.

Born February 14, 1933, he was the son of the late Reverend Floyd Hosea Sr. and Louise Onion Hosea.

He attended First Baptist Church of White Sulphur Springs and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Irvin, Floyd Jr., Marion, Eugene, and John; sisters, Marva and Anita.

Those left to cherish precious memories are his son, Brian Hosea; grandson, Anthony Hosea, both of Beckley; sister, Laverne Swayne of Atlanta, Ga. and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 at St. Paul Baptist Temple, 129 Rice Street, Beckley, with Reverend Gregory Scott and Reverend Walter Leach officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be emailed to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley, WV.