Charles Wade

May 8, 1927 - January 10, 2020

GREENFIELD – Charles Wade, age 92, of Greenfield passed away on January 10, 2020 at Greenfield Healthcare Center. He was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on May 8, 1927 to John & Emily Alice Wade. Charlie served in both the U.S. Army & U.S. Airforce. He spent his career working for Chrysler in Indianapolis before retiring in 1983. Charlie as a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Greenfield. He enjoyed antiquing, garage sales, fishing, and traveling. Charlie is survived by his wife, Peggy Wade of Greenfield; daughters, Janice (Mike) Inman of Greenfield; Kim (Ronnie) Singleton of Cumberland; son, Gary Halliburton of New Palestine; Elaine Moore; brother, Jack Wade of Martinsville; sister, Virgie Shipley of Avon; 4 grandchildren, Damian Inman; Tyler Singleton; Taylor Singleton; Michael (Jordan) Halliburton; and great-granddaughter, Layla Halliburton. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Shirley; daughter, Phyllis Halliburton; brother, Harold Wade; sisters, Lucy Woods, Marie Adams and Ethel McElyea. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Pastor Tommy Hensley will be officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Bethel Baptist Church, 1610 S State St, Greenfield, IN 46140 or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.