Tommy Lawrence Wade, Jr.

Tommy Lawrence Wade, Jr., passed away June 23, 2022. He was born July 3, 1948, in Marvell to Tommy and Mary Wade.

Tommy was a commercial fisherman all of his life and enjoyed being on the river. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in St. Charles. Tommy enjoyed his little dog, Chester, who had been his constant companion the last few years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia Wade; and two brothers Bobby and Jimmy Wade.

Tommy is survived by his children Callie Wade of DeWitt and Robert Wade of St. Charles; five grandchildren Merenda Scott, Tylon Trevino, Arden, Layton, and Damien Wade; three great grandchildren Laylah, Kaide, and Creed Scott; one brother David Wade of Benton; and sister Marilyn Brown of St. Charles.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 on July 2 at First Missionary Baptist Church of St. Charles. Cremation arrangements by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com