Wade B. Turnock, 80, of Little Silver, passed away at his house on January 17, 2022. Wade was born in Red Bank, NJ on December 7, 1941 to James and Grace (nee: Partrick) Turnock.
In addition to being a Navy Veteran, Wade served his community for 35 years as a Teacher and Principal in the Red Bank Borough Public School system. To continue his love of education after retirement, Wade supervised student teachers at Monmouth University in various local school districts. He was an active member of Embury United Methodist Church in Little Silver for many years.
Wade is preceded in death by his parents James and Grace Turnock.
Surviving Wade is his loving wife of 31 years, Wendy Turnock.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ. A service will take place at the funeral home starting at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Wade’s memory to Embury United Methodist Church, 49 Church Street, Little Silver, NJ 07739. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com
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