On December 23, 1960, he was married to Carol Elaine DeBoard who preceded him in death on December 21, 2016.
Jame is survived by two children, Judy Graham and husband Floyd of Mtn. View, Mo and Lanny Wade and wife Barbie of Mtn. View, Mo, nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law, Bill DeBoard, two sisters-in-law, Janice DeBoard and Velvet DeBoard, three sisters: Marylene Romans, Vonda Johnson, and Joy Strawn.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol, one great-granddaughter Sissy Wade, his parents, three brothers: Arnold, Lawrence and Warren Wade; three sisters: Clydene Strader, Rosalee Ryan and Diana Hoglen, two beloved brothers-in-law: Gary DeBoard and Danny DeBoard.
For many years James built homes around West Plains. After retiring he enjoyed sewing quilt tops with Carol, working in the garden and canning its produce.
On July 21, 1967, James was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He loved to study the Bible and share with others what he learned. He was intrigued by Bible Prophecy, especially found in Daniel, concerning the King of the North and the King of the South. This interested him because he believed he was witnessing the prophecy unfolding right now around the Earth. He looked forward to the time when Satan’s System and the sad conditions it has brought about, will be destroyed. Then Jehovah’s heavenly Kingdom could now rule over a cleansed Earth where true peace will reign, and the dead, will be woke up and reunited with each other right here on our beautiful Earth. It was James desire that all people come to learn the truth about this wonderful hope and be part of it.
The family has already held a private Celebration of Life. No public services are going to be held.
