A graveside funeral service will be Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM in Parkhill Cemetery with Reverend David Nance officiating. Family will greet friends after the service at the cemetery. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, for the safety of our families, guest and staff we ask that everyone follow guidelines and wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Joe was born on January 16, 1935 to the late Lois Teel Wade and Jesse Edward Wade. He attended Smiths Station High and Central High Schools. Joe faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He married Claudette Foster Teeter of Columbus on March 20, 1977, together they made Columbus their home. Joe was employed at the Ledger Enquirer and at Sunshine Biscuits before his retirement. He was Christian by faith and attended Central Christian (Disciples of Christ) on Moon Road in Columbus. Joe enjoyed the Great Outdoors; his thumb was green, for he could cultivate a beautiful garden of vegetables. He was a board member of the Pine Mountain Trail Association and a member of the New World Explorers. Joe was a self-sufficient man who loved to work with his hands, a jack-of-all-trades. He loved spending time with his family and good friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother Lois Anderson; his father Jesse Edward Wade; brothers: Lewis Wade, Ray Wade, James Wade; and sister, Dean Gentry.
He is survived by his loving wife Claudette Wade; son, Michael (Angel) Wade; daughter, Valerie (Cliff) Cook; daughter, Julie Runnion; grandchildren: Kristen, Mary, Kenny, Morgan, Miranda, Mallory, and Tanner; eight great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
To share fond memories and condolences with the Wade Family please visit www.shcolumbus.com.
