Obituary of Harley Wade

Williams-Harley Wade, 90, of Williams died at 9:29 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital. Born January 15, 1922, in Martin Co., he was the son of Isaac and Eva (Stroud) Wade. He married Nellie Mae Hardwick on December 20, 1947 who preceded him in death on May 19, of this year. Harley retired from the Ordnance Department at the Naval Weapons Support Center, Crane which is now known as the Crane Army Ammunition Activity in May 1976. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WW II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Harley enjoyed working on cars and rebuilt several motors for friends and family throughout the years. He loved doing things for other people. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include: three children, Judy Mitchell and husband Rick of Bedford, Kathy McKenzie and husband Ron of Magnolia, KY and Richard Wade and wife Theressa of Williams; four grandchildren, Derek Mitchell and wife Lauralee of Delphi; Matthew Wade of Williams; Kyle McKenzie and wife AJ and Justin McKenzie of Kentucky; five great grandchildren, Avalee, Harlee, Tyler, David and Haylen; one sister, Ola Morrow and husband, Herschel of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, William, George and Harold, six sisters, Myrtle Moore, Gracie Fern Allen, Dessie Hawkins, Dovie Douglas, Gertie Owens and Victorine Rollman. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 15th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Perry Tom East officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 14th and from 12:00 noon until the hour of service Wednesday, August 15th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.