Wilburn, Wade L.

Wade L. Wilburn, a resident of Christiansburg, Va., died early Wednesday morning, November 17, 2010, at Montgomery County Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 10, 1936. He graduated from Shawsville High School in 1955 then Served in the United States Army. Wade was a machinist and was the former owner of Highland Precision Corporation of Christiansburg. Wade was an active member of Park United Methodist Church. He was always there to help with the many community projects. He was a devoted husband and was loved by many family members and friends. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Wilburn and Lyndall Harris Wilburn; brothers, C.B. Wilburn Jr., James (Buck) Wilburn, William Wilburn, and Donald Wilburn; a sister, Judy Wilburn; and a very special mother-in-law Elizabeth Hoback. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Hoback Wilburn; stepsons, Victor Craighead and Paul Craighead; daughter-in-law, Missy Craighead; grandson, Zachary Craighead; a brother, Robert Wilburn Sr.; four sisters, Norma Aliff, Patsy Caldwell, Jane Wilburn and Ruth Wilburn; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Park United Methodist Church, Neighbor Sonshine Club, c/o Judy Stephens, 1675 Forelmont St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home on Friday, November 19, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Park United Methodist Church, 306 Park St., Christiansburg with Pastors Mike Sanborn and Pastor Sebert Rorrer officiating. Interment in Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to hornefuneralservice.com. The Wilburn family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612.