Brian "Charlie" Wade

Brian S. ‘Charlie” Wade, 57 of Washington, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at home, following a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born February 10, 1957, in Washington the son of Marion Odelph Wade of Arkansas and Shirley Jean Black of Washington. He graduated from California State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and was a field-marketing manager for H & R. Block. Charlie was a member of Living Waters Church of God and the Canonsburg Sportsman Club. There is not enough time or space to tell all of our stories, or count the hearts he has touched. To know Charlie was to love him. His generosity, kindness and humor were always shared with his family, friends and perfect strangers. Charlie did nothing in moderation, and love was no exception. It would be silly to say that Charlie loved the Dallas Cowboys, because it was so much more than that. He was dedicated, unwavering and hopeful year after year. The same can be said of his relationships with those he loved. His wholehearted approach made him a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, friend and more. The same hearty attitude led him to adventures in tree cutting, fire jumping, karaoke singing and countless other escapades. Charlie looked at life as an opportunity to have fun, to spend his days with the Lord in the sun on the porch, his nights with his beloved, watching movies and eating popcorn, and to be thankful for every last minute. On April 19, 1996 he married Nena Interval who survives. Also surviving are a son, Matthew (Ashley) Abbondanza of Washington; two daughters, Krista (John) Wade of Washington, Georgiann (Joe) Martin of Uniontown; two brothers, Alan (Dawn) Wade of Washington, Douglas (Lori) Wade of Ellsworth; two sisters, Brenda (Mark) Lacks of Fredricktown, Cindy Wade of Washington; six grandchildren, Julian “Bubba” Dennis, Jordan “Moose”, Lily Jo “Lil Butt” and Luke “Squeeker” Martin all of Uniontown, John “Tuck” and Kai Miller of Washington and a god child, Cory Wade. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mike Singo officiating. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made to Living Waters Church of God, Men’s Ministry, 965 Weirich Ave, Washington, PA, 15301.