Allan Wakefield Cude

Allan Wakefield Cude, 91, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend peacefully passed into the arms of our heavenly Father on June 2, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the second of nine children born to the late William and Lillian Wakefield Cude on November 27, 1921 in Winston-Salem. Allan graduated from Gray High School, and joined the Navy at the beginning of World War II. After serving the duration of WWII, he met and married his devoted partner, Elsie Jones, on January 4, 1947. Together they built a happy home in Winston-Salem with their two daughters. Allan spent 35 years as a Tool and Die Maker at Western-Electric, and after taking early retirement, enjoyed golfing, traveling with his grandson, woodworking and building, and supporting Elsie's gardening projects. Allan was an avid sports fan and participant all of his life. In 1937, he was part of the South High baseball team that went to the State finals. He played on various softball teams during his life, including the CWA Local, Dewey's Bakery and Hopewell Moravian Church. He was highly successful as an amateur golfer, winning the Forsyth Senior Games many times, and the NC Senior Games Championship three times. He loved the Atlanta Braves and never missed watching them play. Hopewell Moravian Church was an important part of Allan's life. He joined the church after marrying Elsie, and was a faithful and active member throughout, serving as song leader, teacher, Boy Scout leader, board member and choir member. Allan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie, of the home; daughters, Marsha Lynn Cude Grubbs (Keith) of Sherrills Ford, NC and Susan Cude Hutchins (Calvin) of Winston-Salem; grandson, Ryan Michael Weir of Winston-Salem; sisters, Margaret Cude Wooten, Myrtle Cude Radford, and Polly Cude Lineback, all of Winston-Salem; sisters-in-law, Nell Rose Swaim Cude of Winston-Salem, Mildred Jones Boyter of Huntersville, NC, Elma Jones Hege (Otis), and Ina Rose Jones Seagraves, both of Winston-Salem; brothers-in-law, Samuel Rowan Jones (Lola) of Winston-Salem, and Max Albert Jones (Carol) of Harmony, NC; and many loving nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Betty Lou Cude, Alice Mae Cude Reid, and Kathryn Cude Everhart; and two brothers, William Vernon Cude and Paul Marshall Cude. A celebration of Allan's life will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2:00 pm at Hopewell Moravian Church with the Rev. Walter Bishop and Rev. Norwood Green officiating. The body will lie in state in the church sanctuary one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. The family will receive visitors in the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hopewell Moravian Church, 701 Hopewell Church Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27127 or Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. The family wishes to thank the Hospice South Team staff, who so lovingly cared for Allan during his last days, especially Bridget, Princilla, Wale, Sheri, Suzanne, Will and Sherrelle.

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