Edwin C. Wade born in Charlottesville, Virginia on April 29, 1935, passed away on August 10, 2024 at the age of 89.

After graduating from Lane High School, he attended the University of Virginia and served in the Naval Reserve until 1961. At age, 56 he retired from the City of Charlottesville after 36 years of public service.

“OOTIE” loved his church, the church family and the preacher, Tom Goodrich. He was an athlete having run and finished a marathon.

Surviving is his wife of 68 years, Rose; sons, Michael (Bev), Mark (Maryann), Matthew (Amy); grandchildren, Emma (Grady), Rachel, Evan and Vincent; great grandson, Lane; sisters, Barbara Lutz and Moodie (John) Zebatto.

Thanks to the great staff at the University of Virginia Hospital, Dogwood Village at Orange and Culpeper Regional Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.

There will be no further services. The family asks that our many friends respect our need for privacy at this difficult time. Thanks to everyone for your cards and prayers. God Bless.

Please consider a donation to the SPCA or his church, Meadows Presbyterian, 2200 Angus Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22901.

To share your condolences, visit Hill and Wood Funeral Service.