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A Cele ation Life Mr.

David Mack Wade, Sr.

July 17, 1951 • April 4, 2025

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Wake: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 AM

Bellfort Church of Christ 6606 Bellfort • Houston, TX 77087

James Glenn, Pastor (Oﬃciating) Royce Lemon, Eulogist

Re ection Life

David M. Wade, Sr was born on July 17, 1951, to Clayton and O’Letha Wade in Nacogdoches, TX. He grew up in Corsicana, TX where he attended elementary and junior high school, and later moved to Fair eld, TX. David attended Dogan High School and was the Class Vice President and Student Council Vice President. He was an avid runner and excelled at running track and playing basketball for his high school team. A er graduating high school, David attended James Connaly Technical Institute in Waco, TX.

A er college, David relocated to the Houston area. ere he worked for several companies before obtaining a position with Schlumberger Oil & Gas Company. A quick study with unparalleled recollection- David received several promotions and eventually became Schlumberger’s rst black General Operator.

He married the love of his life, Lettie Frazier, on December 22, 1973. David and Lettie attended Palm Center Church of Christ and usually were the rst to arrive every Sunday to open the church doors. He was an active member of the church; David enjoyed teaching bible study, reading the church announcements and being the church’s bookkeeper.

David also enjoyed spending time with his family especially shing (his 2nd love), traveling, or simply relaxing at home. He was a die-hard fan of Star Trek movies. Amazingly he would watch and rewatch every episode as if it were his rst, and then enthusiastically begin telling you what was about to occur in the next scene. He was also fascinated with all types of animals, mammals, and insects and could easily give a school lesson on the subject or hold a very long conversation on the topic if you dare to ask. He loved a home-cooked meal, but his favorite place to eat a er morning worship was Golden Corral.

David is preceded in death by his parents (Clayton and O’Letha Wade), four siblings (James, Charles, Clayton, and Roy), daughter (Tira), and three grandchildren (Laquita, Taiesha and Trenten).

David leaves behind a family who will forever cherish his memory: A loving and devoted wife of over 51 years, Lettie Wade; children: Paula Turner ( omas), Clarence Watkins III (Lisa), Curtis Watkins (Christine), Cedell Watkins (Taamika), David M. Wade, Jr (Kaye), and David Edward Wade (Valen). He also leaves his siblings to cherish his memory: Eula Henry, Lois Roberts, Mattie Gaston (Melvin), Amanda Coleman, Billy Wade, Eddie Arnold Washington (Etta), and Joyce Daniels (Ralph), and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

“Good people are remembered long a er they are gone.” Proverbs 10:7

Cele ating e Life

Brother David Mack Wade, Sr. “May the Works I’ve Done Speak for Me”

Viewing:

O ciant

Opening Prayer

Processional

Congregational Song

Reading of Scriptures

James Glenn, Minister Bellfort CoC

James Glenn, Minister

Donnis Lemon, Sr. Bellfort CoC

Old Testament & New Testament: R. Lee Turner Palm Center CoC

Prayer

Congregational Song

Acknowledgments/Resolutions

Expressions of Love (2 mins)

Reading of Obituary

Congregational Song

Eulogy

Roy Johnson

Sugar Land CoC

Donnis Lemon, Sr.

Cassandra Selders

Manor Frazier

William Fuller

Billy Wade

Tracy Wade

Read Silently with Video

Donnis Lemon, Sr.

Royce Lemon, Minister Palm Center CoC

Benediction Royce Lemon

Recessional/Soloist

Grisha Booker

Dominion Park CoC

“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” - Revelation 14:13

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My Dear Husband

We were married for 51 years but together for 53.

God looked around His garden and He found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and li ed you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were su ering, He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never be well on earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough and the hills are hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone.

For part of us went with you

e day God called you home.

I’ll miss you tomorrow e day a er e months a er e years a er.

Your Dear Wife Baby

en Tomorrow Starts Without Me!

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME AND I’M NOT HERE TO SEE IF THE SUN SHOULD RISE AND FIND YOUR EYES ALL FILLED WITH TEARS FOR ME

I WISH YOU WOULDN’T CRY THE WAY YOU DID TODAY WHILE THINKING OF THE MANY THINGS WE DID NOT GET TO SAY

I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE ME AS MUCH AS I LOVE YOU EACH TIME THAT YOU THINK OF ME I KNOW YOU WILL MISS ME TOO

SO WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME DO NOT THINK WE’RE APART FOR EVERY TIME YOU THINK OF ME REMEMBER I’M RIGHT HERE IN YOUR HEART

LOVE YOU, DADDY

ACTIVE PALLBEARERS

Patrick Fisher Gregory Hall

Kenneth Hall Anthony Wade

Marlowe Wade Tracy Wade

HONORARY

PALLBEARERS

Clarence Watkins III Curtis Watkins

Cedell Watkins

David M. Wade Jr

David Edward Wade omas Turner

Appreciation & Gratitude

We are eternally grateful and thankful for each prayer, phone call, and remembrance during our time of bereavement. We are comforted by the warm and sincere expressions of care and concern. e love and thoughtfulness you have shown to us will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful. - e Family