Clifton Elliott Wade

Clifton Elliott Wade, age 70, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022.

Clifton was born on April 8, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the first born son to Clifton Elijah Wade and Betty Lou Dawson-Wade and was affectionately given the nickname “Man” as a child by his family.

Clifton was a graduate in the proud Class of 1970 of Linden Mckinley High School, where he played football, basketball and wrestling.

After high school, he went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve and attended The Ohio State University. In 1981, Clifton was appointed Branch Manager at Dollar Savings Bank and diligently served his communities banking needs for many years. Clifton was an avid fisherman, lover of music, sports and a LOYAL Cleveland Browns fan! He also loved to bowl, play bid whist with his family and spend time with his friends.

In 1976, he married Cynthia L. Wade. From this union, his two most prized possessions were born, Cristina and Cicely.

Clifton is predeceased by his grandparents;
Elijah Wade and Muriel Wade, James Taylor Dawson and Juliana Dawson. Parents; Clifton Elijah Wade and Betty Lou Dawson – Wade. Sisters; Paula Michelle Wade, Diane Watters and Jacqueline Marie Jackson.

He is survived by his loving companion, Alisia C. Biko-Lane. Loving daughters; Cristina (Christopher) Plummer, Cicely Wade and dedicated bonus son, Tyler Aarington. Grandchildren; Taleya Oshodi, Cristian Oshodi and Taylor Sims. Brother; Pastor Ronald (Sharon) Wade. Special aunt, Martha Franklin, special uncle, Thomas Dawson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). The repast will be held following services at The Concourse Event Center & Lofts
6119 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213, at 12 pm. To stream the service, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to The WADE Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com