Wade Edgar Widner

Claiborne - Overholt Funeral Home 1106 Hwy. 33 South New Tazewell, TN 37825 (423) 626 - 2191 Fax (423) 626 - 8440 Mr. Wade Edgar Widner age 70 of New Tazewell, TN was born June 10, 1945 and went Home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Wade was saved at an early age. On May 1, 1993 he was ordained as a Deacon at Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Wade was a loving and faithful member of Lone Holly Baptist Church. He worked hard at many jobs during his time which included working at Fisher Oil Company, farming, logging and maintenance, but his true passion in life was serving the Lord, loving and caring for his family. He was preceded in death by his: Parents: Edgar and Isabell (Poore) Widner Brother: Paul Widner Niece: Brenda (Widner) Dotson Brothers-in-Law: Rev. Eugene Noah and J.T. Widner He is survived by his: Loving wife of 29 years: Betty Jo (Poore) Widner A son that he was so proud of: Justin Widner Sisters: Myrtle Noah Mable Widner Mary Lou Smith and husband Claude Brothers: Parlon Widner and wife Audrey Rev. Bob Widner and wife Pat Rev. Charlie Widner and wife Mary Sister-in-Law: Betty (Duncan) Widner Father-in-Law: Floyd Poore and wife Louise Brother-in-Law: Loyd Poore and wife Debbie Sisters-in-Law: Susan Collins and husband Billy Shannon Smith Very special nieces and nephews: Zoey and Chloe Meyers Madisyn Grace Newman, Anthony and John David Jones Many other nieces and nephews that he loved so dearly. Several other cousins and a host of other loving relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Richard Lee and staff, Also a very special thank you to the wonderful nurses of Suncrest Home Health and Hospice. The family will receive friends Monday, May 23, 2016 from 5PM until 7PM at Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 11AM in the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Justin Yeary and Rev. Tim Cosby officiating. Music will be provided by Living Waters. Burial will follow in the Widner Family Cemetery Pallbearers: Jeff Noah, Timmy Widner, James Love, Allen Holt, Dewayne Holt and Owen Upton Honorary Pallbearers: Men of Lone Holly Baptist Church Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.