Benjamin Joseph Wade

Benjamin Joseph Wade obituary, Akron, OH

Benjamin Joseph Wade

Benjamin Wade Obituary

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Benjamin Joseph Wade, aka "Benny Bob", "Benny and the Jets", or "Bud", 31, passed away on August 17th, 2024. Born in Akron on December 4th, 1992, Ben attended Cuyahoga Falls High School, graduating in 2011. He was employed by The City of Cuyahoga Falls, in the water department. Ben was an avid golfer, pool player, and LOVED spending his time watching the Cleveland Browns, Buckeyes, and The Cavs.
Ben was a proud member of Elk Lodge #1923. Ben never met a stranger and lit up the room with his beautiful smile.
Ben is survived by his loving parents, John and Michelle; sister Brittany (Ryan) Gibson, and nephew Nolan Gibson; Grandparents Penny 'Nana' (Mike) Fields, Donna Wade (Dave) Garthoff, and Charles (Linda) Spurlock; Aunts and Uncles Ben and Krista Gregory, Jeff Wade, Clay and Julie Wade, and Charlie and Kathi Wade; Cousins Kylie, Kendal, and Claire Gregory, Sarah (Toby) White, Daniel (Amanda) Wade, Elizabeth (Joe) Terry, Amanda Wade; as well as many other great aunts and uncles, family members, and lifelong friends. Ben loved his puppy Scarlett wholeheartedly, and she loved him. Ben is preceded in death and reunited with his Great Grandpa and Great-Granny Charles & Doris Pinkos, Grandpa William (Mike) Wade, and Grandpa Dave Garthoff.
Ben's close friend Chance said it best, "Ben was the best person I knew, he would do anything for anyone in need."
Family and Friends may call FRIDAY, August 23, 2024, from 6-8pm and services will be held SATURDAY August 24th at 12:00pm at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd Street Cuyahoga Falls, 44223. Procession immediately following services to Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. There will be a celebration of life following burial at The Elks Lodge #1923, 2555 State Road Cuyahoga Falls 44223.
* If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help, you are not alone.
Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, Falls Chapel, 1907 23rd Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223.
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Rashawn Mcdade

August 14, 2025

In my eyes,he is still very much loved and missed,He was a wonderful and sweet man,My heart still hurts,I send all my love and never ending hugs,to his family and his friends,You are all,Always in my thoughts and prayers

Rashawn Mcdade

August 24, 2024

words are hard to express when we lose someone we love,I was heart broken when I heard of ben´s passing,I have been his mail lady for the past 7 years,He was always laughing and smiling and a goof ball when I seen him,I will always remember him this way and miss him greatly,I´m sending my deepest hugs and condolences to his family and friends,It was a true honor knowing such a wonderful man

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August 20, 2024

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