Charlie E. Wade

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.