Wade passed away peacefully on Monday night, August 4, 2014 in Auburn, Calif. He was born on September 8, 1931 in Newellton, Louisiana to parents, Elmer and Stella Whitfield.
Wade grew up in Hughson, Calif. He graduated from Hughson High School. After High School, he joined the Navy in 1951 and served for 4 years in the Korean War. He was discharged in 1955.
Wade married Joan Sizelove on November 30, 1952. They were happily married for 63 years.
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