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CALVIN WADE Obituary
CALVIN LEE "DEACON" WADE JR., 67, of Fort Wayne, departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. He was born on Oct. 11, 1943, in Trenton, Tenn. Surviving are his wife, Amelda Wade; sons, Calvin Wade III and Jimmie Gentry, both of Fort Wayne; daughters, Yvette Williams, Ganaye Wade, Freida Gentry, Dawn Gentry, and Nona (Eric) Brown, all of Fort Wayne, and Andrea (Lonnie) Dickens of Gary; brothers, Joseph Wade and Gerre Wade, both of Fort Wayne, and Andre Wade of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Malinda Wade of Memphis, Tenn., Vicki R. Wade and Marsha K. Wade, both of Fort Wayne; 35 granchildren; 101 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Irene Cheely of Los Angeles, Calif. He was preceded in death by his sons, Brandon Wade and Jason Gentry; daughter, Nicole Wade; and parents, Calvin and Lena Wade Sr. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at East Chestnut Church of Christ with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation also from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Carmichael Funeral Service.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Karen Burt
November 9, 2010
God has called a good man home. May you find the peace and comfort in knowing that your beloved husband, father and brother has returned home to dwell in the house of our almighty God and father. May the peace of Christ be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Karen, Lynn, Teri, Teddy and Ms. Dunbar
November 9, 2010
God has called a good man home. May you find the peace and comfort in knowing that your beloved brother, husband, and father has returned home to dwell in the house of our almighty God and father. May the peace of Christ be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Karen, Lynn, Teri, Teddy and Ms. Dunbar
yvette wade-williams
November 6, 2010
The Family of Calvin Lee Wade Jr. would like to thank everyone that attended the viewing and the service.'' god is good yes his is.'
Birdie Wimbley & Family
November 5, 2010
The Wade Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Take comfort and cherish the memories of your loved one. God Bless,
Margaret Belcher
November 5, 2010
Malinda and family,
Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God give you peace and comfort at this time of sorrow.
May God Bless!
James & Cecelia Graham,Jr.
November 4, 2010
Skip,Vickie & the family of Calvin;
Cecelia & I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all od calvins family. i still have fond memories of our times in the Lafayette Street / Barr street neighborhood. Chester Littlejohn,Eugene Mable,et all developed friendships that still remain,even though we have not seen much of each other,we are still connected.
Trust GOD & know that Calvin left a legacy with his family.Our prayers are with all of y'all.
May GOD continue to "bless" the wade family.
The Graham family.
lillian underwood
November 4, 2010
my prayers is with you
Charles & Sarah Sanders
November 4, 2010
To Sis. Amelda Wade & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Heavenly Father comfort you and strengthen you now and in the coming days.
Cynthia Babb-Martin & Family
November 4, 2010
My prayers are with you at this time.
Stephanie Lee
November 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thomas & Patricia Stewart
November 4, 2010
We were so sadden to hear about your loss. Your family will always be in our hearts. May God Bless and keep all of you.
Anita Waller and family
November 4, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 4, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss Mel. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Teresa Allen, Krista, Kyle, Alyssa and Marcia Weaver
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