Clarence E. Wade
August 17, 2021 at 9:40 p.m.
Clarence E. Wade
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Born December 6, 1927 in St. Marie, Illinois he was the son of the late Charles Arthur and Eva Lucile (Lasley) Wade. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II.
Clarence was retired from Inland Steel Company where he had been employed for over 31 years as a pipe fitter. He had also owned and operated his own antenna business in the 1960's.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6841 in Lowell, where he has served in the offices of Trustee, Chaplain, and Quarter Master. He was also a former Little League Baseball coach for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, fishing, small engine repairs, hunting, and canning food.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and John Negan-gard of Brookville; five grandchildren, Shane, Eric and Kevin Negan-gard; Kellie Mancilla and Mandie Shaver; 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Laverne Ash.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army or the Franklin County Humane Society.
Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Clarence Wade, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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Born December 6, 1927 in St. Marie, Illinois he was the son of the late Charles Arthur and Eva Lucile (Lasley) Wade. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II.
Clarence was retired from Inland Steel Company where he had been employed for over 31 years as a pipe fitter. He had also owned and operated his own antenna business in the 1960's.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6841 in Lowell, where he has served in the offices of Trustee, Chaplain, and Quarter Master. He was also a former Little League Baseball coach for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, fishing, small engine repairs, hunting, and canning food.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and John Negan-gard of Brookville; five grandchildren, Shane, Eric and Kevin Negan-gard; Kellie Mancilla and Mandie Shaver; 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Laverne Ash.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army or the Franklin County Humane Society.
Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Clarence Wade, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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