CLARENCE E. WADE
Clarence E. Wade, age 93, of Lowell, died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the home of his daughter in Brookville.
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 more than 31 years as a Pipe Fitter. He had also owned and operated his own Antenna business in the 1960s.
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 Negangard of Brookville; five grandchildren, Shane, Eric and Kevin Negangard; 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 is honored to serve the family of Clarence Wade, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.