IN MEMORIAM

Sammy Wade - Class Of 1970

Sammy Wade

Sam Wade, age 61, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2013, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville.

He was a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church of Sweetwater and a veteran of the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was employed by Funderburk Electrical in Knoxville and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father: Frederick Wade.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years: Ann Wade, of Sweetwater, daughter and son-in-law: Melissa and Aldo Pecorilli, of Gray, GA; daughter Amber Wade, of Sweetwater, TN; and son: Travis Wade, of Madisonville, TN.  Four grandchildren: Elizabeth, Isabella, and Andrew Pecorilli, and Cullen Elmore. His mother: Louella Wade, of Macon, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law: Rusty and Diane Wade, of Gray, GA, John Paul and Susan Wade, of Macon, GA, several nieces and nephews, special pet: "Arlie."

The family will receive friends on Sunday April 28, 2013, at Kyker Funeral Home chapel, Sweetwater, TN from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM in Kyker's Chapel with Rev. Larry Gibby and Rev. Clint Riddle officiating. Interment 1:00 PM Monday in the Cedar Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Sweetwater VFW Gold Star Post 5156 and members of the Monroe County DAV Chapter #93.

Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements.



 
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09/20/13 11:23 PM #1    

Cathy Rice (Jones) (1970)

Sammy and I grew up together on Dirk Drive.  As children, every one in the neighborhood played outside in the summer time.  Whether it was playing baseball, riding bicycles, or tromping through the woods behind our street, we always looked out for each other.  Sammy had a big, infectious smile and was a good friend.  He will be missed!

Cathy (Rice) Jones


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