It is with a heavy heart

that I and others say goodbye to David Wade this evening. He is one of the many we had sent invitations out to about the upcoming reunion. His obituary in The Daily Post-Athenian this afternoon read:

David Roy Wade

Apr 13, 2009

David Roy Wade, 56, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2009, at his brother's residence.

He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his parents, Norman D. and LaNelle McKinney Wade.

Survivors include one daughter, Crystal Wade of Decatur; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alan and Judy Wade and Gene and Polly Wade, all of Decatur; one sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Dale Barnett of Riceville; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev. George "Dump" Armour officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Decatur Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ben Wade, Jim Bowers, Jason Wade, Kike Keen, Bill Baker, Randy Underwood and Chris Johnson.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Bowers Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.