Obituary of Wade Evan Holbert

CUYAHOGA FALLS- Wade Evan Holbert, passionate in his faith in Jesus Christ, passed away August 31, 2010 at the age of 54 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout his battle, he remained firm in his faith in the Lord and demonstrated to all around him an incredible strength and dignity to the very end. Wade was a lifetime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, an Eagle Scout, and a longtime employee of Acme Grocery Company with 38 years of service.  He served as produce manager at several Acme stores, most recently in Kent. Wade was preceded in death by his son Michael Shawn Holbert in 1999 and father Edward Holbert in 2001.  He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Leslie and beautiful daughter Kristin; mother Beatrice; sister Becky Esposito;  brother Paul; sister Martha Holbert; father-in-law Roger (Ann) Edwards; sisters-in-law Laura (Howard) James, Gail Myers, Julie (Dean) Roberts; 12 nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews and countless friends. He was a lifetime member of United Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga Falls, where he was an active, sincere and inspirational influence among all that came under his fellowship and teaching.  Among his many positive contributions to his church and his Lord, Wade was a deacon, elder, youth advisor, Sunday school teacher, prayer warrior and mission team leader.  An influential highlight of his volunteering was his involvement with the Dunamis Team, which included a humbling trip to Haiti in 2009. Friends may call Thursday 4 to 8 PM at Redmon Funeral Home.  Pastor J. Ross Slaughter will conduct service Friday 11 AM at the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls, 2819 Hudson Dr., Cuyahoga Falls 44221, where friends may call from 10 AM until time of service.  Burial Oakwood Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Wade's video tribute may be viewed here.