Mr. Bobby E. Wade

January 16, 1936 - March 9, 2017

Bobby Eugene Wade was born January 16, 1936 to the late May D. Wade, Sr., and Husley Shilcutt Wade. He transitioned from this life on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Tennova-Jackson Regional Hospital, at the age of eighty-one. Bobby attended Central High School in Alamo, TN, where he became a 4-H Club member and found his passion for agriculture, which rewarded him a trip to Washington, D.C., to meet former President Dwight Eisenhower. He became a avid farmer, surrounded by loving family, neighbors and friends. He had a great passion for cooking. He was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church, Johnsons Grove Community. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Jo Opal Foster; son, Robert Eugene Wade; four brothers, Ulysses G. Wade, Sr., Travis Wade, Sr., Johnnie T. Wade, Sr. and Herbert W. Wade; and sister, Pauline V. Wade. Bobby leaves to carry on his legacy, his daughter and caregiver, Martha Ann (Vester) Lewis of Jackson, TN; a beloved son, Morris Martin of Humboldt, TN; seven grandchildren, Danette Pitts, Sobrina (Reginald) Davis, Kendra Chambers, Tyrus Williams, Julius (Sharonda) Williams, Jr., Reco Willams and Tristian Williams; 18 great- grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce (Murlyn) Cole; two brothers, M.D. (Mae) Wade, Jr. and Littleton H. Wade; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Wade and Alberta Wade and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.