Wade Albert Shackelford

Wade Albert Shackelford, 74, of Savage River Road, Swanton, died Monday, April 27, 2026 at his residence. Born on February 16, 1952 in Prince George’s County, he was the son of the late Lacey Shackelford and Hazel Shackelford.

He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Kelly Fairgrieve, and father-in-law, Phillip Whiteman. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Wade retired from Dyna Corp. where he worked as mechanic on military equipment. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing. He was a member of the local band known as the Casselman Valley Travelers.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Whiteman) Shackelford; three children, Wade Waddell and wife Michele, Danny Waddell and wife Loretta, and Angela Noell and husband Tim; two step-children Wendy Warner and fiancé Matt Warnick, and Carla Hamilton and husband David; 8 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren and his mother-in-law, Doris Whiteman.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 5-7 PM at Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing. A funeral service will immediately follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Sandy Cowan officiating.