Wade Edward King

September 18, 1954 - March 11, 2021

Wade Edward King, 66 of Newland, NC passed on to his eternal home Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence. Wade was preceded in death by his parents Charles Earnest and Olivia Brewer King, two brothers Wayne and Terry and a special nephew Mark. Surviving are siblings Wanda and Jerry along with many nieces and nephews. An Avery County native, he loved these mountains and the little hollar where he was raised and lived out his life. A shrubbery man and landscaper by trade, the outdoors and his love for God’s handiwork brought him much joy and a good living. He took great pleasure in making sure his yard was impeccable, that bushes were trimmed and pruned properly and if you were his friend, he made sure your yard was full of beautiful flowering shrubs, perennials and boxwoods as well. He had a lifelong love affair with music, his guitar, a banjo, English boxwoods and chocolate. Music ran through his veins. He not only passed on talent to his son and grandsons but also many instruments along the way. He enjoyed collecting antiques, coins and good junk. He was quick witted and always had a classic cliché or a clever one you’d never heard. His humor always lit the room. His handwriting was eloquent and admired by all who were lucky enough to receive cards and letters from him. He was an outstanding storyteller and loved sharing tales and life experiences with his children and grandchildren. He wore cut offs and Birkenstocks and made anything look cool. He had a couple four legged friends, Sam and Hankie Jo who were his constant companions. There was much to be learned from him, how to make something out of nothing, how to love your land, beautify and protect it, how to work hard and never give up on things or people you believe in and most importantly how to fear the Lord and share His love. He held a special place in his heart for the homeless and hurting and those who were less fortunate. He loved God and studied His Word, hiding it in his heart and mind. His life here wasn’t always an easy one, he said many times, ‘it was God who brought me through that’. He had a raging perseverance in his bones and always came out on top. Wade was remarkably proud of his wife of 42 years and the love of his life Ann, his children Michele and Josh, his son in law Charley, and grandchildren Spencer, Carter, Lily Grace and Silas Dearmin, all of whom he loved fiercely and unconditionally. The family celebrated his life with a private service in a beautiful spot he called his Little Piece of Heaven. The family would like to thank Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, Carol Smith, Abby Greene and Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home for their care of Wade and his family. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the King family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Wade and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121