William Franklin Wade of East End, Arkansas was born October 8, 1917 the son of the late Henry Frank and Lacy Edwards Wade. He was a member of the East End Baptist Church and a retired carpenter. He was a veteran of the Army, having served during WWII, and was the widower of
Lillian Wade who predeceased him in 1984.

Mr. Wade died Saturday, November 5, 2005 in North Little Rock at the age of 88, and was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Stella Nichols; and 5 brothers and 3 sisters..

Survivors: Sons, Jerry Middleton and wife Connie of Sherwood; Billy Joe Wade and wife Nancy of East End and John Lee Wade and wife Debra of East End

Daughter, Jeanette Burnett and husband Arbury of Searcy
Brothers, Ed Wade of Sheridan and Vernon Wade of Houston
Sisters, Ruby Pickle of Houston

9 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren

Funeral services will be Monday, November 7,2005 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. Michael Walton and Bro. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in East End. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306.
To sign the online guest-book www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

Pallbearers will be Willard Ashley, Bart Ashley, Rodney Ashley, William J. Wade, Jimmy Ware,
Mark Smith and Myron Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be friends and fellow golfers of
Sheridan Country Club.