Malcolm Issac Donnell Gates

Charles Eugene Wade passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 92. PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE: DFW National Cemetery, Dallas. Charlie was born in a boarding house on the railroad line through Benton, Arkansas on March 13, 1928. He began his adult journey as Arial Photographer in the Naval Aircorp WWII and was proud to serve in the Knights of Columbus. His biggest pride was his 5 children: Dusty, Chris, Scott, Myrdee and Melissa; 7 grandchildren, Chelsea, Christopher, Ronald, Audrey, Jovey, Camille and Chanelle; and 2 great-grandchildren, Aynden and Ashlynn. Charlie was a true renaissance man. He could pilot a plane to hunt and track a deer, dress it and serve it up in his prize chili. He could fell many trees for firewood to warm the house, he could and did build. A talented craftsman, he did disassemble and repair most anything. A loving husband and companion to his wife, Susie till the end. Charlie was always an ambassador for goodwill and fellowship and never missed obedience to rosary at the side of his bed. Papa Charlie was readily available for friends or family in need. A good friend often referred to him as “a prince of a fellow”. Goodbye Prince Charles. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233