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Mr. Richard Danford Wade
01/23/1953 - 07/15/2026
Richard Danford “Ricky” Wade (Alabama), 73, of Bracey, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 23, 1953, in Munford, Alabama, he was the beloved son of Lester Wade and MaeLene Wade. Ricky was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and lived his life guided by his unwavering faith. His love for the Lord was evident in the way he treated others—with kindness, humility, and compassion. Above all else, Ricky treasured his family. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his grandchildren, who were truly the light of his life and his greatest blessing. For 53 wonderful years, Ricky shared a faithful and loving marriage with his beloved wife, Mary House Wade. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary; his daughters, Kim Adcock (Robbie) and Crystal Barnette (Chris); his son, Brian Turner; his cherished grandchildren, Ryan and Ben Adcock, Owen Barnette, Weston House, and Casey, Dakota, and Logan Turner; his brothers, Tommy Wade (Karen) and Jerry Wade (Cindy); his sister-in-love, Brenda Jones (Shelton); his brothers-in-love, Emory House Jr. (Debbie) and Ricky House (Tammy); and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever remember his gentle spirit and steadfast love. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and MaeLene Wade; his father- and mother-in-love, Emory and Corene House; his sister, Malinda Humphries; and his brother-in-love, Earl House. Though his family grieves his absence, they find comfort in knowing that Ricky’s faith has become sight and that he is now in the presence of the Savior he loved so deeply. His legacy of faith, love, and devotion to his family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him. A Celebration of Ricky’s Life will be held on Saturday July 18th at 3:00 P.M. in New Hope Baptist Church, South Hill, with interment to follow in Canaan Cemetery. The family will receive friends starting at 2:00 until service time in the church. Online condolences may be sent through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wade family. “Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord”; — Matthew 25:23
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My deepest sympathy to this beautiful family…Ricky was a true living example of what obeying God’s 10 Commandments looks like in everyday life….Going to sleep here is just the first step to waking up in Heaven with Jesus where he awaits whole and perfect until reunited with all his family and friends that he loved dearly ..Rest in Paradise Ricky 🙏🌈We will all miss you !!!
Mary and family so sorry for your loss. Ricky was one kind gentle soul .Know he will be missed by all. God Bless you during this difficult time ..All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about Ricky. He was such a funny and good guy. He told the funniest stores on himself and Mary. I still tell a lot of them. Ricky will continue to live through our memories and stories and tears and laughter. I hope he had a peaceful trip to the light of the love of Jesus Christ our savior.
I’m so so sorry for Mary and Kim and Crystal and the family. Please know we care. Sending peace and comfort and love.
Danny Easterwood
Cindy; sorry about the death of your husband’s grandfather. May God give you all comfort and peace during this time of grief.
My condolences to The Wade family. A truly great person.
Ricky Wade
God bless you, Ricky. I enjoyed all of our discussions on faith and Tanglewood. I will always remember your Turkey Gobble ring tone. Good bye my friend.
Close Friends and Family
We hated hearing this news . We loved and new Ricky since he was very young and Our Parents Rev. Bobby and Sarah (Skippy)Lipscomb. We’re Great Friends as well as his Grandparents. Rev.Russell and Leada Jones and Ricky’s Grade Mr.And Mrs Bert Wade. We had a lot of Happy years together. We were pleased with Great Families. Lester ,Maelene,Ricky, Jerry ,Tommy, Malinda would come over to the house and we would Sing and play instruments even when the power went off due to weather. But I know and the Bible says To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Until we meet again Dear Friend. Love Marilyn ,Suddie ,Deb and Family. Mary and Family you are in Our Prayers.
Thinking of you and your family
Sorry I was not able to make the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with yall. Ricky was a wonderful man and amazing father. He will be greatly missed.
Sorry for your lost Prayers for everyone
Mary , Kim and crystal , so sorry to hear of Ricky passing we worked a long time together at Parker oil . Ricky was never lost for words .we enjoyed having him for a friend may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead
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Praying your strength and understanding during this time. Mr. Wade going home to receive his crown.
My sincere condolences go out to Mary and the entire family. Ricky was a good person and good friend. We worked together many years and Ricky was always easy to work with and full of joy and ready to laugh. He will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family in your loss. He loved God and I know God must have loved him back. May God comfort you and rest his soul.
So sorry Mary to hear about Ricky. Prayers for you and the whole family. Ricky was a nice man to know. He will be missed by mamy.