Mr. Joe Wade,  age 72, passed from this life on Saturday,  February 15, 2020 at approximately 12:50 p.m. at  his residence in Lima.

He was born on November 8, 1947 in Cruger, Mississippi to Major Brown and Lucille Wade; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Wade was a veteran of the United States Army.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory a son; Joe T. Wade (Jolene) of Lima, OH.  A daughter; Shashone Wade Allen of Lima.  2 stepdaughters; Lasheena Johnson and Jovitta Deelde both of Lima.  10 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren . A sister; Annie Young of Chicago, IL.  A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special niece; Debra Evans and a special friend; Susan Christman.

He was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Mager Lee Brown and Easter Mae Jones.

Home Going Services will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. with  Rev. A. L. Butler, officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Military Honors provided by VFW  #1275.

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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