Wade, Claude “Tap” J. age 56, of Nashville, TN went home to the Heavenly Father to receive his wings on September 19, 2013. Claude was the first child of the Percy Wade and Willie lue Wade. He was born on November 28, 1956 in Vaden, Mississippi. Claude was a 1974 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. He served in the United States Army for three years. He confessed a faith in Jesus Christ under the pastorate of the late Reverend Dozier McKinnon at True light Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Wade. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Willie lue Wade of Oak Ridge, TN; four brothers, Roger Wade of Knoxville, TN; Floyd, Lee Arthur Wade of Oak Ridge, TN. and Junior Wade, St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Tina Wade, St. Louis, Missouri; seven aunts, Alma Stevens of Oak Ridge, TN; Clara Anderson and Bobbie (Fred) King of Minneapolis, MN; Dorothy (Albert) Ross and Ruth (Cuppuner), Stout, Hammond, Indiana, Annie Crawford, Omaha, Nebrask, Bernice Gains, Durant Mississippi; three uncles, C.J.Harris of Mnneapolis, MN. and James (Fannie) Hill of Columbus, GA. and J.W. (Virgie) Wade, East Chicago Heights, Illinois; special friends, Spencer Thompson and Nate Mitchell; a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM with funeral services to follow at True Light Missionary Baptist 3229 George Light Road. Elder Darris Waters, Pastor officiating. Interment to follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Services to conclude with full military honors and dove release.
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Mrs. Willie Lue and Family:
You are in my prayers during this time. Tap was a part of our family and always an item at our home. We all loved him like a brother. He was such a wonderful person, friend and brother. He was also a valued member of our community and nation with his service in the armed services. He will be missed, but he is in a much better place.
Love You All,
The Anderson Family
Oak Ridge, TN
Mrs. Wade,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know you are a woman of great faith, and I pray that you take comfort in knowing that your son’s suffering is ended, and that he is at home with the heavenly Saints by his Father’s side. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
With much love,
Leigh Dunlap