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Eugene Howard Wade

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Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc. - Nashville

3855 Clarksville Pike

Nashville, Tennessee

Eugene Wade Obituary

Eugene Howard Wade

Nashville, TN

Passed away August 11, 2014. He was a retired educator in the Williamson Co. Schools.

Survived by nephews, James, Willie & Jessie Kimble; devoted friends, Ann Talley, Theo Robinson, Eugene Watkins, The Temple Church family & many other friends & students.

Viewing Friday, 12-8 p.m., with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Saturday, 10-11 a.m., with funeral to follow at The Temple Church, 3810 Kings Ln. Pastor Darrell Drumwright, Eulogist.

Terrell Broady Funeral Home, (615) 244-4755.

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Published by The Tennessean on Aug. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Wade

30 Entries

VICTORIA ARTHUR

August 19, 2014

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF EUGENE HOWARD WADE. MR.WADE WAS A REMARKABLE MAN .HE TAUGHT MY ENTIRE FAMILY.HE TAUGHT AT FRANKLIN HIGH.MR. WADE INSPIRED ME TO BECOMEA TEACHER.THANK YOU MR.WADE FOR BEING AN INSPIRATION TO MANY NEAR AND FAR.WE ARE SO VERY GRATEFUL. VICTORIA MERRIMON-ARTHUR; FRANKLIN HIGH.FRESHMEN CLASS.

Sandra Morgan-Caldwell

August 16, 2014

Mr Wade taught me two years of typing. I was and am truly blessed to have known him. He made class enjoyable . I tell everyone that he was the best. I rode with him several times to typing competitions. Always a gentleman and he will be missed. FHS class of '71

Anna Catlin

August 16, 2014

I will be forever grateful for the investment Bro. Wade made in my life at Ebenezer Church. Words cannot express the loss that I am feeling. He leaves behind a great legacy.

Anna Catlin and The Catlin Family

Pastor Deborah Christmon Johnson and family

August 16, 2014

Mr. Wade will truly be missed by all who ever came in contact with him. He was a wonderful teacher. I got my typing skills from Mr. Wade at Franklin High. To the family may God keep you in your time of sorrow.

Cordell "Chub" Witherspoon (1967)

August 16, 2014

My deepest condolences to his family. Not only to his relatives, but to all of those young lives he touched, molded and guided throughout his career as an educator. I say this because I was part of the first of many lives he touched when began his career at Natchez High. Thank you, Mr. Wade and Rest in Peace.

Barbara Gentry-Hughes

August 15, 2014

My condolences to the family of Mr Eugene Wade. Although he wasn't one of my teachers, I was blessed to have him as an advisor for the class of 1967 at Natchez High School. He was always so positive, sincere & humorous. I will certainly miss seeing him riding around in those convertible cars.

Barbara Gentry-Hughes

August 15, 2014

My condolences to the family of Mr Eugene Wade. Although he wasn't one of my teachers, I was blessed to have him as my advisor for the class of 1967 at Natchez High School. He was always so positive, sincere & humorous. I will certainly miss him riding around in those convertible cars.

Gloria Patterson-webster

August 15, 2014

Mr. Wade will always be noted and remembered as "The Greatest Educator," in the world. His wonderful style and polished sense of humor I will always and forever cherish. Rest in Peace Mr. Wade.

Faye Chrisman-Carothers

August 15, 2014

Many prayers and good thoughts to the whole family, hold tightly to each other always. The Natchez High School graduate class of 1967 Franklin, TN is so blessed and honored to have had Mr. Wade as a homeroom teacher, educator, counselor and mentor. He made us laugh, he told great stories, he treated people fairly and with respect. We mourn his passing with you, his new teaching assignment is in that great classroom in heaven with God.

Kristie Dawson Holliman

August 15, 2014

Mr. Wade was one of the best teachers that my sister and I had at Brentwood High.. Grateful to have known him..

A. M. Menifee, II

August 15, 2014

Thank you, Mr. Eugene Wade, for everything during my tenure with Williamson County Schools. Wonderful boss / mentor to me and counselor to my mother (She was Natchez High School Class of 1967). Such a blessing for both of us to have seen you earlier this year. I will always remember your smile, style, and of course "Hello there, Mr. Menifee". Forever cherished. RIP

Lee Lott

August 15, 2014

I tell my children stories about the great Mr. Wade. I really miss him.

Margaret Smith

August 15, 2014

Mr. Wade was a mentor, friend, and my inspiration during employment years in the Williamson County School District. He loved the Lord and didn't mind sharing the source of his strength and wisdom. I give thanks to God for the life and legacy of Mr. Eugene Wade.

Delane Roberson Armstrong

August 15, 2014

I'll miss Mr.Wade,he was one of my advisersNatchez High 1967

Martha Dale

August 15, 2014

MY prayers are with the family. Mr. Wade was the best. Class of 1966 - Natchez High.

August 15, 2014

He was an incredible man. I owe him so much. I am currently an assistant principal in the the Williamson County School District because of him. Mr. Wade also taught my mother when she attended school in Franklin TN. before integration. He has seen a lot and had a huge influence on countless lives. Mr. Eugene Howard Wade....Thank you for your ability to empower others, Thank you your for you guidance and wisdom, and Thank you for the everlasting impact that you have made on the world. You will be missed.

Reggie Mason
Assistant Principal
Ravenwood High School

dorothy cannon

August 15, 2014

Mr. Wade taught me @ Natchez High School he was a wonderfui teach and also taught my kids @ Franklin High you gone be miss (R.I.P.)

Mary & William Thompson

August 15, 2014

We are so sadden by the passing of Eugene. He was in my husband's class at Pearl High School.

Dorothy (Britton) Pryor

August 15, 2014

Mr. Eugene Wade wow, words can't express what I am feelings but the memories I have tells the story. Our Lord and savior needed a special teacher to help him, so he called Mr. wade because he knew he was the best. He did it his way, the right way. God bless every one who had the privilege of being associated with this wonderful man.

Virginia Cross

August 15, 2014

Eugene, was a very dedicated teacher. I rode with him daily when I did my student teaching in Franklin. Very nice an funny person.

Libby Armstrong

August 15, 2014

One of the top educators I have ever worked with for over 30 years! Mr. Wade had a special talent with young people. He was able to gain their respect and control at the same time. A very special person and gentleman! Brentwood High School

Regenia Hunter Pugh

August 15, 2014

To the Family of Eugene Wade:
You have my deepest sympathy and we mourn your loss. Mr. Wade was a wonderful person and teacher with a great sense of humor who touched the lives of many people. May the Lord bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. He will be missed especially by the former students..Natchez HS Class 1965.

Barbara Dial

August 15, 2014

He was a wonderful teacher who was loved and respected by his students. He will be missed.

August 15, 2014

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, MR. WADE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED.......JEWELL HUGHES BIGHAM AND FAMILY (FRANKLIN,TENN.)

August 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Bean Family

BARBARA JONES, VAUGHN

August 15, 2014

EUGENE IS TRUELY REMEMBERED TODAY AND WILL CERTAINTLY BE MISSED BY MANY, ESPECIALLY THE PHS CLASS OF 1960.

Marion Thompson

August 14, 2014

I was so sorry to have heard of Eugene's passing. He was almost like a brother. We graduated from Junior High, Pearl High and TSU (with the same major)together. He will certainly be missed. May the Lord bless and comfort you, the family.

Barbara Elsea

August 14, 2014

I was fortunate to work with Mr Wade for 8 years and never met anyone more dedicated and caring than he was. He will be missed.

August 14, 2014

Condolences from Wamon & Kathy Buggs

Helen Johnson-Sneed

August 14, 2014

To the Pearl High Class of 1960 your loss is heaven's gain. The students of Natchez High School Class of 1966 will always remember Mr. Wade and all he taught.

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