J. Marlin Wade

J. Marlin Wade, 72, of Midland, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, in a local hospital. No services are planned. He was born on September 9, 1937, in McCamey, Texas and married Linda Fowler on November 30, 1973, in Odessa. Marlin attended all 12 grades in Denver City, graduating from Denver City High School and had perfect attendance for the entire 12 years. He attended McNeese College in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and then served his Country in the United States Army, spending time in Washington State and Germany until he completed his tour and received an honorable discharge. He started his career as a draftsman with Continental Oil Company in Denver City and was transferred to the Midland office. Upon arriving in Midland he began giving flight instruction at Midland Air Park in his spare time and assisted numerous Midlanders in receiving their private pilot license. He joined West Texas Flying Service and began a career selling Mooney aircraft and that evolved into a position with Aquila, Inc. where he demonstrated and sold Mitsubishi MU2 propjets and Swearingen Merlin Metro propjets. Marlin loved fishing and spending time flying. He had many friends who also shared the same interests. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Wade of Midland; a son Mark Moseley of Fort Worth; a brother-in-law, Bill Fowler and wife Sherrie of Rio Vista, Texas; a sister, Margarete Malone and husband Jerry of Seminole; a brother, C.C. Wade of Sherman; and his 2 beloved dogs, Gizmo and Widget. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sydney Wade and Edna Blair Wade. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702; or to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, Texas 79701 Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com