Veteran Radio Talent and WTLC Personality Jerry Wade Dies

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, January 8, 2024 | 5:25pm CT

Jerry Wade

Sad to report that WTLC-FM/Indianapolis veteran radio personality Jerry Wade has died. Known on-air as "The Loverman," Wade was undoubtedly one of the most recognizable, faces and voices in Indianapolis media. He became an icon in radio while hosting "The Quiet Storm with The Loverman Jerry Wade" for more than 40 years. Wade was adored by his listeners and truly radiated positivity not only over the airwaves and with every interaction with Radio One.

Radio One/Indianapolis Regional Vice President and General Manager Deon Levingston called Jerry "not just a valuable member of our staff for over 30 years but a cherished friend and an integral part of our Radio One family."

While on the air, Wade was "Mr. Loverman," a charismatic, deep voiced, radio air talent, gracing the airwaves Sunday through Thursday with "sexiest show in the city." But off-air, Wade made everyone else feel like they were the super star. "The Loverman" was the personality, but if there he had an alter-ego it was just "Jerry." An ego-less man who loved Indianapolis and wanted to see people smile.

What most listeners didn't know, was Wade's giving heart. He was also the Executive Director of "Quality of Life," an Adult Day Center on the east side of Indianapolis. If that wasn't enough Wade was also an entrepreneur, as the owner of several salons known as "Hot Cuts" and of course "Jerry Wade Live" his mobile DJ service. And a real life "Hitch" as through his date coach services he connected and reconnected countless relationship.

WTLC Operation Manager Karen Vaughn said, "This is a complete shock to the Radio One Family. Jerry was a friend, a confidant, a brother, and the ultimate party starter, and we are working together through our grief to pay tribute to one of the biggest stars our station has ever had the honor to feature."