Obituary of Clifton Hubert Wade

CLIFTON HUBERT WADE

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, February 15, 1998 

Clifton Hubert ``Bear'' Wade, 82, died Feb. 14, 1998, in Southampton MemorialHospital. 

Mr. Wade was born in Southampton County, the son of the late Joshua Wells and Ida Carr Wade. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and had retired as a pipefitter in the maintenance department of Union Camp Corp. after 37 years of service. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and its Bruner Bible Class and the Bronco Rod and Gun Club. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen Edwards Wade; a daughter, Kathy Wade of Virginia Beach; a son, Eddie Wade and his wife, Barbara, of Franklin; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Kaufmann of Jacksonville, Fla.; a special granddaughter, Kim Marks and her husband, Neal, of Courtland; several nieces and nephews. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. Sharon James. The family will receive friends at the residence and suggests that memorials be made to Franklin Baptist Church. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Clifton Hubert Wade, 82, passed away on 14 Feb 1998 in Southampton Memorial Hospital. He was a Navy veteran, retired pipefitter, and active member of Franklin Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

The graveside service for Clifton Hubert Wade was conducted on 16 Feb 1998 at Southampton Memorial Park by Rev. Sharon James.

––– Transcript –––

Clifton Hubert ``Bear'' Wade, 82, died 14 Feb 1998, in Southampton Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Wade was born in Southampton County, the son of the late Joshua Wells and Ida Carr Wade. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and had retired as a pipefitter in the maintenance department of Union Camp Corp. after 37 years of service. He was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and its Bruner Bible Class and the Bronco Rod and Gun Club.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen Edwards Wade; a daughter, Kathy Wade of Virginia Beach; a son, Eddie Wade and his wife, Barbara, of Franklin; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Kaufmann of Jacksonville, Fla.; a special granddaughter, Kim Marks and her husband, Neal, of Courtland; several nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. Sharon James. The family will receive friends at the residence and suggests that memorials be made to Franklin Baptist Church.
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                                    |
|-------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Clifton Hubert Wade                                      |
| Age   | 82                                                       |
| Birth | 14 Feb 1916; Southampton County, VA (estimated)          |
| Death | 14 Feb 1998; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                    | Relationship    | Place of Residence                          |
|-------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Clifton Hubert Wade     | Decedent        | Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin, VA |
| Kathleen Edwards Wade   | Wife            | Franklin, VA                                |
| Kathy Wade              | Daughter        | Virginia Beach, VA                          |
| Eddie Wade              | Son             | Franklin, VA                                |
| Barbara Wade            | Daughter-in-law | Franklin, VA                                |
| Mary Elizabeth Kaufmann | Sister          | Jacksonville, FL                            |
| Kim Marks               | Granddaughter   | Courtland, VA                               |
| Neal Marks              | Grandson-in-law | Courtland, VA                               |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
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| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 15 Feb 1998          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Navy veteran of World War II
• Retired pipefitter, Union Camp Corp., 37 years
• Member of Franklin Baptist Church and its Bruner Bible Class
• Member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club
• Memorials suggested to Franklin Baptist Church


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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