Charlie Wade Obituary

Charlie E. Wade, 93, of Vinton, Va., went to be with his Lord Thursday, December 10, 2009. He was the son of Benjamin F. and Minnie B. Wade who were formerly of Floyd County. Charlie was a Veteran of World War II. He was a former employee of the American Viscose and a retired building contractor. His love for his family was expressed through his love of building and remarkable ability to work hard and long hours. He was a former member of First Christian Church in Vinton where he served as Sunday school superintendent, chairman of the board, deacon, and elder for 50 years. Currently he is a deacon emeritus at Red Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Wayne Wade; and sisters, Eula Myers and Ethelyene Kanode. Survivors are wife of 72 years, Dolly Bowers Wade; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Ronald Leiser, Vinton; grandson, Charles H. Leiser, Vinton, and his beloved grand dog, Lexi; and sisters, Edith W. Dillard, Vinton, Vera W. Parfitt, Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends as he continues to build with his Lord. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. James Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday , December 13, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2009.
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Dear Rita and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I know he will be greatly missed. Halleluyah that we have the promise of the Kingdom to come and being with our loved ones forever.
Love in Messiah,
Vickie Reed Vest

Vickie Vest

December 13, 2009

Dear Dolly, Rita and family, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss. While heaven has gained a new angel with a beautiful spakle in his eyes and I know that Charlie has left so many wonderful memories to sustain you, we know that you will greatly miss him.
With our love and sympathy,

Becky and Larry (DeWitt) Smith

December 13, 2009

Dolly and Rita, please accept our most sincere sympathy in Charlie's passing. I know you will greatly miss him. He was a blessing to me as I was growing up at First Christian, and to my family all through the years. Dave and I are praying for you.

Barbara Lamb Johnson

December 12, 2009

Dolly and Rita ---
You've been so blessed to have Charlie this long and now we know that God himself is blessed to have Charlie with him. He was such a good man and my children loved him. He was in a Christmas pagent with them one year and by the end of all the practices and the play itself, they thought he was the greatest thing around.

You are all in my prayers and may you find peace in knowing that Charlie is with the Lord at this time.

Sharon Lamb McGee

December 12, 2009

Our sincerest sympathy to Charlie's family. May the Lord be with you and provide you peace at this time. Charlie will be missed by the Red Hill Baptist Church family.

James Davis and Janet Wilcher

December 12, 2009

Mr. & Mrs. Wade were a blessing to my family when we were trying to buy a house to make a home for our family. We have never forgotten you. God bless you and THANKS.

George Gobble

December 12, 2009

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