Feb 25, 2014

H&R Block manager, Dallas Cowboys fan

Brian S. “Charlie” Wade, 57, of Washington, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, in his home, following a 2-year battle with cancer.

He was born February 10, 1957, in Washington, a son of Marion Odelph Wade of Arkansas and Shirley Jean Black of Washington.

He graduated from California State University with a bachelor’s of science degree and was a field-marketing manager for H&R Block.

He was a member of Living Waters Church of God and Canonsburg Sportsman Club.

There is not enough time or space to tell all the stories or count the hearts he has touched. To know him was to love him. His generosity, kindness and humor were always shared with his family, friends and perfect strangers. He did nothing in moderation, and love was no exception.

It would be silly to say that he 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 whole-hearted 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. He 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 and Georgiann (Joe) Martin of Uniontown; two brothers, Alan (Dawn) Wade of Washington and Douglas (Lori) Wade of Ellsworth; two sisters, Brenda (Mark) Lacks of Fredricktown and Cindy Wade of Washington; six grandchildren, Julian “Bubba” Dennis, Jordan “Moose,” Lily Jo “Lil Butt” and Luke “Squeeker” Martin, all of Uniontown, and John “Tuck” and Kai Miller, both of Washington; and a godchild, Cory Wade.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 27, with Pastor Mike Singo officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Living Waters Church of God, Men’s Ministry, 965 Weirich Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.

Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.