Eddie Wade

Eddie S. Wade, Jr., age 81, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Mobile, Al. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring at the rank of Tech Sergeant. After retirement from the Air Force he held sale positions in various fields. He loved traveling across the United States by car and loved distinctive cars made in the USA! He always made efforts to support and to be present at the achievements of his children and grandchildren. He has many cousins who will mourn and miss him in Chicago, IL and Pickens, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie S. Wade Sr. and Daisy James Wade; wife, Mary A. Wade.
He was survived by his children, Clive of New York, Karen of Illinois, Larry of Maryland, Mable of Mississippi, Leslie of Virginia, Varen of Texas, Eddie of Mississippi and Kenneth of Texas; 28 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; aunt, Roberta Wade of Mississippi; and numerous cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 10:00AM in the funeral home chapel. A burial with military honors will follow the service at Biloxi National Cemetery.