Wade Hampton Williams was born on December 26, 1951, to James M and Daisy B Williams in Akron, Ohio. He departed this earthly life on July 11, 2024.

He was baptized at an early age at Freewill Methodist Church. Wade joined the Army at an early age serving during the Vietnam War conflict. When he returned home in 1971, he continued working in the spirit of service throughout his various occupations. Wade worked in the nursing field at Valley View and Western Reserve Hospitals and was also employed at Tangiers. A man of many talents, he later started his own landscaping and drywall businesses.

He was charming, charismatic, and full of life. His smile could light up the darkest room, and his jovial personality was incomparable. Wade was blessed with the gift of gab, and he could often make you feel like you were the most important person in the world. Wade had an affinity for chess, dogs and women. He will be dearly missed.

Wade was preceded in death by his grandson Damion Frazier, father James M Williams, Jr, grandmother Claudia Bell, brother Tyrone L Williams, aunts Delories Brown-Jackson, Linda Whetstone and Uncle Joseph B. Williams.

Wade leaves behind to cherish his memory three generations of his legacy including eleven children; sons JeVonn (Tracy) Blackwell, Tramaine Williams, Tysen Williams, Tristen Dent and Julian Williams; daughters, Stacy (Jeff) Morrow, Tahlise Loftin, Tokia (Eric) Spooney, Danielle Dent, Tameeka Williams and Jade Williams, seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Wade also leaves a loving mother, Daisey Williams and supportive family circle of brothers; James M Williams III, Joseph C Williams, Dante Williams; sisters Jacqueline (Sam) Glinn, Eugenia (Michael) Morris, Valerie (Terrence) Bowen, Vernetta (David) Taylor, Annette (Deen) Amode, Colitta (Karl) Shadie, Coletta Vorise along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Psalm 91:1-2 He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.