Franklin – Bobby Lewis Wade, 88, passed away March 25, 2020 in the East Pavilion.  Born in Lasker, NC, he was a son of the late Willie Lewis Wade and Willie Gladys Smith Wade.  Bobby was a retired Maintenance Foreman for Union Camp Corporation and a former National Guardsman.  He was a longtime member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club and Franklin Baptist Church.

Bobby's wife of 63 years, Barbara Staton Wade, passed away shortly after him on March 25, 2020.

Left to cherish his memory are two daughters Cynthia W. Barb (Mike) and Tina W. Martin (David); a brother Donald E. Wade (Kaye); four grandchildren Justin L. Barb, Heather L. Barb, Ashley M. Causey (Neil), and Wade A. Martin; and two great grandchildren Annabelle and Scarlett Causey.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, Bobby and Barbara will have a private service and burial.  The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Franklin Baptist Church.

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