Wade Stephen Burnette's Obituary
Wade Stephen Burnette, 76, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Union. The family will receive friends at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1 pm until 1:45 pm. The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Richie Broadway, will follow at 2 pm at Stanly Funeral Home Chapel in Locust. Burial will follow at Berea Baptist Church Cemetery.
Wade was born in Cabarrus County on April 11, 1949, to the late Flekus and Hattie Burnette. He is lovingly survived by his longtime friend Ms. Darlene Funderburk of 44 years. Those also left to cherish his memory are his son Brandon Burnette (Christian) of Indian Trail, grandchildren, Carson Burnette, and Avery Burnette, siblings Ann Simpson (Larry), and Judy Eudy (Mitchell), Ms. Funderburk's children, Michael Funderburk, and Tasha Locklear and her grandchildren, Jamari, Amariya, Journey, Thalia, Selena, and Brayson, and great-grandchildren, Shakil, and Samir.
Wade was preceded in death by his brothers, Grady, Clarence, Charlie, Ikey, Ted, John, and Floyd, and sisters Faye, Mary, and Lula.
Wade retired in 2009 with Martin Marietta Aggregate. Wade loved riding his Harley, fishing, and horseshoes. He was of the Baptist faith. Wade loved his trips to the mountains. Wade truly enjoyed being with his family and will be missed by all who knew him.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Burnette family.
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