Howard Charles WADE

WADE, Howard Charles Of Lenoir City, formerly of Goodlettsville, TN, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Born September 23, 1932, he was educated in the Muskegon Michigan School System. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Howard was a member of the Carpenter's Union for 50 years, most recently Local #50. He retired as a superintendent from Blaine Construction after 26 years. He served as a police officer and fire fighter in Goodlettsville, TN from 1964-69. He was a loyal member of the Lenoir City Breakfast Club. Howard attended the Loudon Church of Christ and on February 26, 1963, he reached the 3rd degree of Master Mason. He married Emma Wayman on February 2, 1973. Preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Cherry Hart of Muskegon, MI and brother, Wayne Benjamin Cherry of Norfolk, VA. Survived by his beloved wife, Emma Wayman Wade; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Benjamin and Jeanine Wade, Douglas Eugene and Vickie Wade, all of Goodlettsville, Gary Adrian and Debi Bailey of Versailles, KY; daughter, Rhonda Wade Lambert of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Larkin and Steve Grant, Sandy and Joey Bush, Cody Wade, Megan Wade, Cory Lambert and Jonah Lambert; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Melissa, Steven and Jordan Grant, and Savannah Seckman, Harley Cook, Zachary Rhodes, A. J. and Jesse Bush, Makayla Wade, Addicus and Adrien Simpson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. James L. and Sylvia Cherry of Atlanta, GA, Gerald and Geri Cherry of Muskegon, MI; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m., with Mr. Ed Barnes officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Friday, and proceed to Lakeview Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services. Serving as Pallbearers will be grandsons: Cody Wade, Brandon Bailey, Matthew Bailey, Cory Lambert, Jonah Lambert and nephew, Brandon Rector. CLICK FUNERAL HOME, Lenoir City, is in charge of arrangements, (865) 986-8013. www.clickfuneralhome.com