Darrell James 'DJ' Wade, 18, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at his home.

He was born May 10, 1994, to Tamara Wade in Johnson County.

D.J. was a senior at Southport High School.  He was active in theater arts and enjoyed drawing and reading.  He was a member of Bethany Christian Church in Indianapolis.  He also was a helper at Southport Heights Christian Daycare Ministry.

Survivors include his mother, Tamara Wade of Indianapolis; maternal grandparents, Elmer Jay and Shirley Wade of Cookeville, TN; uncles, Roger (wife, Lisa) Wade of Austin, TX, Mike Wade of Shelbyville and Scott Wade of Indianapolis; and aunt, Cindy (husband, Brad) Taylor of Needham.

A Celebration of Life will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Southport Heights Christian Church, 7154 McFarland Road, Indianapolis, In 46227, with the Reverend Ellen Sheets officiating.

Memorial contributions honoring D.J. may be made to Southport Heights Christian Daycare Ministry in care of Southport Heights Christian Church.

Funeral directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks, and Stuart H. Parks are honored to conduct the services for the Wade family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .