ObituariesDecember 16, 2019

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...

Will Wade
Will Wade

Will E. Wade, 98, former educator, pastor and businessman, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at his home in Jackson.

Will Wade
Will Wade

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.

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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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