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R.C. Wade Obituary
EASLEY — Mr. R.C. Wade, 92, husband of the late Sara Elizabeth Dacus Wade, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct.14, 2017.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Hampton Henry and Bessie Hayes Wade, Mr. Wade was the retired owner and operator of Wade Wood Works and also a retired builder. As a current member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church and a former member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church, Mr. Wade served as deacon, Sunday school teacher and other numerous positions in the church. Known to his family as Papa, he was a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather. He was a life-long member of Gideons International and a decorated US Navy Veteran having served during WWII in the Pacific Theater.
Surviving are a daughter, Sheila Wade Gibson and husband, Jerry; and two sons, Phillip C. Wade and Wyatt H. Wade and wife, Teresa all of Easley; a brother, David Wade (Edith) of Pickens; two sisters, Azalee Peace and Nannie Alexander, both of Greenville; six grandchildren, Billy Gibson (Joy), Brian Gibson (Susan), Stacey Brooks (Todd), Reverend Dr. Steven P. Wade (Jenny), Jason Wade (Mallory) and Jessica Sumney (Jimmy); sixteen great-grandchildren, Katie, Leanna, Caroline and Griffin Gibson; Wade (Darion), Aaron, Jacob, Alaina, Sydney and Maddie Brooks; Caleb, Sarah, Lydia and Anna Wade; and Drew and Nate Sumney. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Wade was predeceased by three brothers, Wilton, Burns and Coy Wade; and two great-granddaughters, Carlie Lynn Brooks and Ashlyn Rebekkah Brooks.
Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Dr. Steven P. Wade and Rev. Dr. Jim Spencer officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Family members were at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Miracle Hill Children's Home, 117 Drummond Lane, Pickens, SC 29671, or to Gideons International by visiting their website at www2.gideons.org.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley, which is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tameka Baker-Hagood
October 17, 2017
Steven and family I am so sorry for your lost.
Dretha Dorsey
October 16, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these sad times.I loved and enjoyed getting to know Mr Wade.Love Dretha Dorsey
Darren Jameson
October 16, 2017
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Sherry Tompkins-Booth
October 15, 2017
Sheila, Phil, and Wyatt: All of your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I loved RC and Sara so much. Both of them taught me in Sunday School and Training Union. They were youth leaders with my parents, and generally left a sweet mark on our lives. They were such good Christian role models. Sheila and I have already discussed that RC and my dad are rounding up their good friends for a deacons meeting! I am sure Preachers Sentell and Tollison are helping as well. May God help you remember happy memories and bring smiles to your faces. God bless you as you go through the services tomorrow. May His angels watch over you and the very presence of the Lord be near to you. Your family is very special to me. I love all of you so much. Take care of each other. In Christ's love, Sherry
Diane Chastain Ramey
October 15, 2017
Sending prayers and thoughts to the family.So sorry for your loss...may you feel the presence of the Lord in a special way. Much love to each of you!
Jim Richey
October 15, 2017
R. C. and Sara have been real pillars in our church and we are sorry to lose them, but we are thankful to know that they are receiving their rewards for their dedicated lives. We pray for each of you family members in the passing of R. C. God`s Holy Spirit is our Comforter in times like these.
Much love to each of you.
Ann Andrews
October 15, 2017
Shelia and Phil, I won't be able to attend the funeral. I have been sick all week with a virus and still am not well. Please know that I loved both of them. Sara was such an asset to our class and awe continue to miss her and speak of her often. My love to your family.
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