Will E. Wade, 98, former educator, pastor and businessman, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at his home in Jackson.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Thelma Wade; their three sons, Charles (Judy) Wade, Wesley (Janet) Wade and Robert (Maria) Wade; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; a granddaughter; and two infant granddaughters.
Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
The Rev. Brian Anderson will officiate a memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, immediately followed by military honors.
Memorials are suggested to Mid-America Teen Challenge.
Please visit www.mccombsfuneralhome.com to send online condolences.
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