ETA Wade "Elvis Wade" Cummins passed away 12/28/2025

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I know most of you aren't into Elvis impersonators or ETA's as they're called now, which's fine. But considering what I've always heard that this person was the very first Elvis impersonator ever, I thought this would be fitting. Age & cause of death is unknown at this time. From his official Facebook page:



"Elvis” Wade Cummins
December 28, 2025

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"
2 Corinthians 5:8

It is with a heavy heart we sadly announce the passing of Wade Cummins, known as “Wade” to his friends and family, born Walter Wade Cummins, but known to fans and friends worldwide as Elvis Wade.

Wade was a gifted singer/songwriter, prominent and charismatic entertainer, a talented and creative author, but most of all, a fervent and faithful Man of God.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to everyone who has reached out with condolences and for sharing your heartfelt stories. Your generous kindness and support have meant more to our family than words can express during this difficult time. As many of you know, he deeply loved ministry and was especially devoted to his “church family” and online outreach “Lifting Up Jesus”, which was at the heart of his life’s work.

We kindly ask that in lieu of flowers, you honor Wade by visiting his website, https://elvis-wade.square.site/

Here, you can purchase his CD’s, or the DVD of his movie, “The Identical” or make any heartfelt contribution you desire (direct link below).

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/S ... DXYH4K3763

Even in death, we believe his ministry will continue to reach hearts and draw people closer to the Lord. You can be assured that all purchases and/or contributions and donations will directly go toward the support of continuing his ministry. For those of you who loved his movie “The Identical”, Wade had other unpublished faith-based movie scripts, books, and personal testimonies. Professional promotion, production and distribution is very expensive, yet it was Wade’s deepest desire that these works be shared so they could lead more people to Christ and encourage believers around the world.

We are confident this is what he would have wanted, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who helps us carry his mission forward and preserve the legacy he so faithfully built.

A Celebration of Life honoring Wade Cummins will be held in true Elvis Wade concert style and is open to the public on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Capitol Theatre in Lebanon, Tennessee. Friends, fans, and all whose lives were touched by Wade’s music and message are invited to attend and celebrate his life through song, testimony, and remembrance.