Bobby Franklin Wade, Jr.

Bobby Franklin Wade, Jr., age 65, of Paris, TN, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 19, 1959, to the late Bobby Franklin Wade, Sr., and the late Edna Vickers Wade,

Bobby dedicated 15 years of his life as a custodian for the Henry County School System. He had a passion for fishing, watching football, and enjoying wrestling. Above all, he cherished spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby was also a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church.

Bobby is survived by his fiancé, Leigh Ann Bucy Wade of Paris, TN; three children, Natasha (Jacob) Richardson of Bruceton, TN, Victoria Rich of Paris, TN, and Charlie Wade of Bowling Green, KY; two sisters, Edna Gail Reed of Paris, TN, and Barbara O’Daniel of Puryear, TN; two brothers, Ron Wade of Chattanooga, TN, and Brandon Wade of Chattanooga, TN; and five grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Delitha Simpson.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. His remains are to be cremated with a Graveside Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery in Big Sandy, TN.