Joe Robert Wade

Joe Robert Wade Jr. 82, of Elyria, OH transitioned on Thursday October 9, 2025. Born January 17, 1943, to Alexander Wade and Josephine Capers Kelly.

Joe was a graduate of Kinterbish High School in Cuba, Al. Joe worked at Sterling Foundry, Laid Law and Lorain County Transit where he retired from. Joe loved going to Jamie's Flea Market (every Saturday), fishing, watching football, playing his lottery and throwing jokes to everyone.

Joe leaves to cherish his memory to his wife of 63 years Mary Wade, children Gloria Reed of Freeport, NY, Condy Wade of Yukon, OK, Joe Ann Wade of Elyria, OH, Renee Wade of Euclid, OH, Vernita (Adrian) Newson of Lorain, OH, two bonus sons Greg (Nancy) Waters of Elyria, OH, Willie Rowe of Whitfield, AL, siblings Josephine Kelly Johnson of Port Gibson, MS, James (Deloris) Kelly of Anguilla, MS, Minnie Kelly Banks of Las Vegas, NV, Margret (Alvin) Coleman of Chesterfield, VA, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Alexander Wade, Josephine Capers Kelly, daughter Jeanette Graham Price, siblings Annie Lee Chess, Fannie Kelly Woods, Henry Johnson, Jonnie Mae Kelly, Eugene Kelly, Willie Kelly, Ruthie Kelly and granddaughter Rayven Newson.

Family and friends will be received on Friday October 17, 2025, at Carter Funeral Hone 127 W. Bridge St. Elyria, OH 44035 from 10am until time of service at 11am.

Order of Service 

Processional

Visitation Hour: 10am                                                                                                  

Celebration of Life: 11am

Mistress of Ceremony: Izell Tillman

Reading of Scripture:                                                                                                                                                                                                       Old Testament:  Jerry Barnes                                                                                                                                                                                         New Testament: Roger Davis

Prayer: Minister Gloria Jenkins

Musical Selection: Careanna Jones 

Acknowledgments/Condolences

Reflections: Family and friends

Musical Selection: TBA

Eulogy: Minister Gloria Jenkins

Pallbearers:                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Brandon Wade                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jeffrey Donald Jr.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kedrin Wade                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tyrone Stafford Jr.                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ta'Bias Faison                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Roger Davis                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Maurice Williams Sr.      

Minister Gloria Jenkins officiating.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to

Carter Funeral Homes Inc.

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