Charles "Buddy" Wade

Born March 30, 1939 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Ernest A. and Mary Creasy Wade. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and he retired after a long time employment at G.E. and Ericsson. Mr. Wade was a member of Rock Haven Ministries.

Mr. Wade is also preceded in death by sisters, Jane Nell Wilson, Patsy Carol Tyler; and brother, Winston A. Wade.

In addition to his wife Carolyn he is survived by sons, Adam T. Wade of Fla., Linwood L. Adkins and wife, Melissa of Rustburg; daughters, Anita Semmont, of Bedford, Debbie Bryan and husband, Raymond of Lowry, Cynthia Spencer and husband, Michael of Forest; brothers, Ronald E. Wade Sr. and wife, Arlene of Evington, Bobby M.Wade and wife Mary, of Kansas; and 9 grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted Saturday March 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Wayne Comer. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post #16.

The family will receive friends Friday March 18, 2011 from 7-8:00 at the funeral home and other times at the residence of Mrs. Carolyn Wade.

The family wishes memorial contributions be made to Buddy’s favorite charity, Amherst Gideon Camp P.O.Box 34, Monroe, Va, 24594.

To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com.

Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.