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Matthew Wade Obituary

Matthew Wayne Wade, 32, of Martinsville, died Friday, July 23, 2010. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at CollinsMcKee-Stone, Martinsville Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 25, 2010.

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K.C. Anderson

August 15, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss of Matt. I remember what a happy person he was when I had him at Axton Middle School. You all will continue to be in my prayers. Thad I have thought a lot how hard it must be on you so I will send up some extra prayers for you.

Kim Ashby

July 29, 2010

Matt will always be in my heart! I am thankful for the 20 years of friendship I shared with him. He was truly one-of-a-kind. I will never forget his beautiful smile and that contagious laugh.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Debra, Doogie and Thad.

July 29, 2010

Dear Doogie and Debra, I am so, so sorry for your unexpected loss. The loss of a child must be the hardest to take. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy and well wishes for the trying times to come. Cherish those memories. Cathy Parcell Frazier

LINDA MARTIN

July 29, 2010

DOOGIE,DEBRA,THAD AND FAMILY. MY HEART,THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.I KNOW YOUR LOSS BECAUSE 21 YRS AGO I WAS IN YOUR PLACE. OVER TIME THE PAIN WILL EASE BUT YOUR MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER!REMEMBER GOD'S ARMS WILL KEEP HIM SAFE AND HAPPY FOR ETERNITY. LINDA & GERALD MARTIN (DMV)

Frances Brooks

July 28, 2010

My heart is full of sympathy as I know Matt will be greatly missed as he was truly loved by his family. Wesley and Fran Brooks-and Children

Fred & Diane Turner

July 27, 2010

Mr & Mrs Wade, We are so sorry for the loss of your son. May God bless you & keep you in his loving arms. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Norma Cooper

July 27, 2010

Matt,
It was an honor to know you. You will always be in my heart. Thank you for all the fun and the great times we shared at the pharmacy. I will always cherish the big hug and kiss you gave me this past March when we ran into each other at the mall. I Love You !! Norma

Dea Edmondson

July 26, 2010

Debra, Doogie and Thad, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dea, Scott, Bradd, & Gina

Patricia East

July 26, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Wade Family.

CINDY & QUE MOTLEY

July 26, 2010

DOOGIE, DEBRA AND THAD

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MATT WAS A ONE-OF-A-KIND GUY. I WILL MISS HIS JOKES AND COMMENTS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Daniel Quesenberry

July 26, 2010

I was and I still am in shock over the news about Matt. From the first day I met him at Kroger...outgoing, super friendly, laughing, happy, great guy. I will never forget the good times we had in Martinsville from '96-'99. Because of this one man I made tons of friends, because they loved and trusted him like I do, Thanks Matt!
Matt Wade definitely holds a place in my life forever. Miss ya dude!

TONI RUSS

July 26, 2010

I ONLY KNEW MATT FOR A SHORT TIME BUT HE HAD A WAY OF GETTIN RITE INTO YA HEART FROM THE WORD GO.I WILL MISS HIS WARM BEAR HUGS&THAT SPECIAL LAUGH HE ONLY SHARED WITH YA IF HE LOVED YOU.I FEEL HONORED TO HAVE GOTTEN TO HEAR IT THE FEW TIMES I DID.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.HIS FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Matt and I at SML

July 26, 2010

Neil & Tracy Huggins

July 26, 2010

Debra, Wayne and family, we are thinking of you and offer our deepest condolences for your loss. We know Matt meant the world to you and that you will struggle to understand his passing. Let his wonderful memories keep you strong. The loss of a child is heartbreaking no matter the age, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

KATHY GRAVELY

July 26, 2010

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE MATT WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Jaimie & Eric Rea

July 26, 2010

It's so painful to know that I won't be able to say "MattWade" and get one of those famous hugs and smiles...Matt was the friend that would always have you laughing, no matter what the situation. He was truly a great friend and will be missed by so many. Everywhere he went, he made a new friend...We love you, MattWade...you will forever be in our hearts...

Thad, Debra & Doogie - If there's anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask...You all are in our thoughts & prayers...

Susan Brown

July 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I did not know him, but I do know his Mom an Dad, and he must have been every special and loving person

jenny eskew-overton

July 26, 2010

Matt gave a little piece of his heart to everyone he ever met. Some people are just too good for this earth-the angels are the lucky ones.

Kim Clark

July 26, 2010

Matt was truly a special person who was full of life and laughter. He was like a brother, but a great friend to have. There was a never a dull, sad moment around Matt. For he made laughter seem a natural part of conversation. Though we lost a great person on Earth....God just received a special addition! Debra, Wayne & Thad...We love you much and may God bless you during this difficult time.

angela watson

July 25, 2010

to him in heaven..

angela watson

July 25, 2010

i loved him so much.. he so much love to give. i first meet him when i was 18 yrs old at harris tetter... will be miss allot. love angela

Mandy Pugh

July 25, 2010

Here's to a srecial person who will never be forgotten

Hope MacDonald

July 25, 2010

Matt you will forever be in our hearts, your smile and laughter will be truly missed. Much love

Ashley Tompkins

July 25, 2010

Matt was a wonderful friend that had a huge heart with a contagious smile, I will never forget all the memories weve shared, miss you 2 pieces!

Charity M. Coleman

July 25, 2010

Matt was one of kindest guys I've ever known and ALWAYS had that big smile on his face...such great company. He will be sadly missed, but remain in my heart forever.

Brandee Sharpe

July 25, 2010

There will never be anyone who loved life more than him and he will truly be missed. I am a better person for having known him.
Brandee Sharpe

STEPHANIE GARRETT

July 25, 2010

MATT WAS THE BESTEST!! I MISS HIM ALREADY AND PLAN TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE JUST THE WAY HE WOULD WANT ME TOO!!

Robert Lawrence

July 25, 2010

Matt was a kind person,who will be missed by everyone who ever knew him.

Missy Wood

July 25, 2010

Matt brought life and laughter into every room he entered. There was never a dull moment when he was around. My world will never be the same now that he is gone, but what a celebration heaven must be having. I will always remember the good times, the laughter and the smiles. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May the Holy Spirit fill the voids in your lives. I miss and love you, my Matty!!

With our deepest sympathy,
Missy & Shane Wood

Stephanie Henderson

July 25, 2010

Matt was a great friend and coworker who will be greatly and sadly missed.

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