Mr. Donald Wade Church

Mr. Donald Wade Church age 70, of Warrensville, died on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home. Mr. Church was born on July 1, 1946 in Ashe County to Dennis and Lessie Miller Church. Mr. Church was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruth Eldreth. Mr. Church enjoyed fishing and hunting. He worked for 30 years as a brick mason. Don was a member of Sugar Tree Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 5:30 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer, and Rev. Joey McClure. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Church is survived by: his wife, Ruby Barker Church, two Daughters, Lora (Eric) Weaver of Jefferson, Tammy (David) Trivette of Whitetop, VA; two sisters, Thelma Church of Crumpler, Pauline Powers of Jefferson; five grandchildren, Amber (Craig) Testerman, Eric Austin Weaver, Aubrey (Chris) Proffitt, Mark Trivette, Brittany Trivette; eight great-grandchildren, Annabelle Weaver, Riley Weaver, Phoebe Proffitt, Gracie Testerman, Elijah Weaver, Harper Weaver, Millie Testerman, Holden Proffitt; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Church's arrangements.

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