Robert James Wade, 79, of Princeton, died suddenly early Monday morning, November 18, 2024, at his home. Born February 21, 1945, in Giles County Virginia, he was the son of the late James Arthur Wade and Mabel Annedith Stowers Wade. He had worked in the asphalt paving business for several years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife Patricia Lynn Wade, two brothers, Jack and Russell Wade. Survivors include four children, Robert and Alice Wade Jr., Loria Cox, Rhonda Carroll, William and Tammy Wade; One sister, Connie McPeak; Ten grandchildren; Thirty-one great-grandchildren.

Mr. Wade has been cremated and there will be no services. Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com . The Wade family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.