Mr. Gary Robert Wade's Obituary
Gary Robert Wade passed away on February 28, 2019 in Houston. He was born in Beaumont Texas on February 3, 1950 to Wilbur Fred Wade and Mary (Sis) Taylor Wade. Gary grew up with the love of his Grandparents and many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Gary got his fighting spirit from his Grandparents. His Grandfather worked for the Army Corp of Engineers on Galveston’s recovery after the 1900 storm where he met his wife-to-be who was a storm survivor. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Illinois only to discover they longed for Texas. Gary’s mom, Mary, was born in Arkansas on the way back to Texas. Gary’s grandparents went on to have 14 children.
Gary was always a happy person with a ready smile. He loved 18 wheelers and all big trucks. He loved his sister, Linda Wade, who took care of him when he was not able to care for himself.
Gary is survived by his sister, Linda Wade, his Aunts Betty Dibello and Jo Scruggs many cousins.
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