Dr. Floyd Edward Shade

May 7, 1946 ~ November 25, 2022

God's Good and Faithful Servant!

There's a new day; the sun has risen, the birds are singing, and there's sharpness in the air. It's late spring in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, May 7th of, 1946. George and Margaret Shade were expecting a new addition to their family. Would it be a boy, or would it be a girl? Was the question on everybody's mind. Still, in everyone's heart, their prayer was for a healthy, God-fearing child. One who would grow up with splendid character; that's precisely what happened when the appointed time arrived, and a bouncing handsome baby boy that they named Floyd Edward brought more joy and happiness into the Shade home. Born into an already large family, Floyd grow-up one of thirteen children. With brothers Ronald, Eugene, George Jr, Raymond, Richard, and Tim. Plus sisters Barbara, Vanessa, Jennifer, Veatta, Marlene, and Teresa Ann who passed five days after birth. Floyd was always surrounded by an abundance of love.

And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (KJV) These instructions by Lord Jesus Christ were words that Pastor Dr. Floyd Edward Shade Sr. took to heart and lived by. When Pastor Dr. Floyd Edward Shade Sr wasn't preaching from the pulpit at Holy Spirit All Denomination Church, where he pastored from 1979 through 2000. He was on the street corners preaching and declaring the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ to fellow and nonbelievers alike. He would encourage folks with the word of a hug and a smile, lifting their spirits so they can go that extra mile. Pastor Shade was the man who loved to hug, give love and receive it all the same. Pastor Floyd enjoyed selling roses and ministering to people everywhere he went.

Pastor Floyd would walk up to anyone and ask: "Do you know Jesus?"

Floyd was educated in Des Moines Public School, where he excelled in sports becoming a state champion wrestler that earned him a scholarship to wrestle in college. Education was essential to Floyd. Later in life, Floyd would earn a Bachelor of Biblical Studies and a Doctor of Divinity degree.

Floyd was very athletic, and he and his brothers even wrestled a bear. Floyd played Football, rode a bull at a rodeo; and was on the baseball team. Floyd used to hit home runs using only one hand with a bat and horseshoe. Furthermore, Floyd loved bowling when he was in a bowling tournament.

Floyd fathered two magnificent children, Renee and Floyd Shade Jr. Pastor Floyd believed in the words Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it. He further believed the word in Proverbs 23: 13: Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beat him with the rod, he shall not die. 14: Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. For these reasons, Pastor Floyd would spank other people's children. Being a faithful believer, pastor Floyd homered in words in 1st Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel. Therefore, to provide for his family, Pastor Floyd chose several career paths, which included Correction Office in Albuquerque, NM, 1967, Teacher 1969 -1973, where he was born again Christian and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. Look Out Rocky Mountain School of boys Colorado 1973, UPS Truck Driver 1976.

Moreover, Pastor Dr. Floyd Edward Shade couldn't run from his true calling, and as mentioned above, for 21 years, he Pastored the Holy Spirit All Denomination Church. Pastor Floyd favorite Bible verse in Romans 8:28, And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

Pastor Floyd would love to sing karaoke and would break out at any minute to sing Amazing Grace. As God would have it, Pastor Floyd loved people of all nationalities and hugs from women or men; it didn't matter, he loved hugs, and most of all, he loved people.

Regardless of what Pastor Floyd was going through, if you were to ask him how he was doing without fail, he would reply, "I'm praising Jesus!"

It was mid-fall there was a coolness in the atmosphere when the angels came and said Floyd, it's time for you to go home. You have been a good and faithful servant. Once Floyd crossed that majestic river, there to meet him with open arms were George and Margaret, his parents. Ronald, his older brother. Teresa Ann baby sister. Pastor Dr. Floyd Edward Shade is praising Jesus in his presence.

Yet we can never love someone as much as we will miss them!

The reality of Pastor Dr. Floyd Edward Shade will resonate in the lives of those who he loved and who loved him for perpetuity.

His children Renee (Tony) Briscoe Denver, Co, Floyd Shade Jr. Aurora Co. Brother's Eugene Shade Des Moines, IA

George Jr. (Margie) Shade Des Moines, IA, Raymond Shade Des Moines, IA, Richard (Patricia) Shade Little Rock AK Tim (Debbie) Shade Reno, NV. Sisters Barbara Sinnah-Yovonie Des Moines, IA; Vanessa Shade, Des Moines, IA; Jennifer (Alfred) Butts, Des Moines, IA; Veatta Shade, Des Moines, IA; and Marlene Shade, Des Moines, IA. Plus, his grandchildren, a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

Praise Of Wisdom