Mr. Willie B. Wade Jr., 73 of Caldwell,Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant,Arkansas. Willie was born September 10, 1944 in Allport, AR to Willie B. Wade and Marian Broadnax. He moved to Parkin, AR at a young age where he spent his youth under the nurturing care of his grandmother, Ethel Broadnax Spears who he affectionately and lovingly referred to as Madear.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ethel Ruth Burton.

In 1973 he married the love of his life, Jacquelyn Tabron and to their union four children were born. He dedicated his lifes work to fulfilling the gospel of Jesus Christ, mentoring the youth in the Forrest City area, and ministering through love and deed to anyone in need. Willie was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.

Willie is survived by his wife Jacquelyn of 43 years, daughters Jamala Thomas (Mark) of Benton, AR, Marion Wade of Chandler, AZ, Maisha Lee (Kevin) also of Chandler AZ, Stephanie Salary- Moore (Tracy) of Jonesboro, AR.and his son Willie Bryant Wade III (Heather) of Friendswood, TX. He also leaves behind his sister Laverne Sug Booker ( Kansas City, MO) brother Jerry Chico Johnson ( Brenda) of Parkin, AR, 10 grandchildren: Sydnee Wade, Jadon Smalls, DeSean Smalls, Erin Wade, Bryant Wade, Katarria Wade, Xzavier Wade, Gracielyn Thomas, Tabron Thomas and Major Wade as well as a host of loving, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the Willie B Wade Jr Memorial Scholarship Fund at

https://www.youcaring.com/williebwadejrscholarshipforafricanamericanmales-990786

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Saline Memorial Home Health and Hospice for their comfort, care and support.

Please keep the Wade family in your thoughts and prayers.

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The Savannah Wright Johnson Memorial Chapel

Friday, November 3, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 413 West Page Avenue Malvern, AR 72104 Viewing

Mount Sinai Baptist Church

Saturday, November 4, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 3930 SFC 239 Colt, AR 72326 Celebration of Life

Mount Sinai Baptist Church

Saturday, November 4, 2017

11:00 AM 3930 SFC 239 Colt, AR 72326