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Jesse L. "Hook" Wade

Jesse Wade Obituary

Age 64 years, March 28, 2005. Beloved father of Cynthia (Arthur) Cone, Marilyn Wade, Tracey Wade, Sherika Wade, Anthony, Gwendolyn and Roger. Dear brother of James Wade, Jr. and Annette "Polly" Williams. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 11AM until time of Service at 12 noon at the Funeral Home. Interment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Special thanks to the staff at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital for their loving care.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2005.

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Patricia & Pamela McClain

April 20, 2005

To Cynthia, Marilyn & Mom,



Our heartfelt prayers go out to you. This is Pam & Ms. McClain from St. Galls. We Truely know that this is a great loss. "Hook," has done more for Milwaukee then some will ever know. He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement and brought freedom and justice to the city of Milwaukee. He is one of a kind and will be missed dearly. We hope you understand the blessing that he has brought to many. We love you and always will.



Love Pat, Teri, Pam & KIm

Rosalind Kersh

April 1, 2005

Tracey our prayers are with you that God will give you and your family comfort in this time of sadness.

charles walton

March 31, 2005

Hook, was and in my heart will always be my mentor. He was the man that gave me my first job as a youth and encouraged me to go on to help thousands of other youth and families. He will be forever missed and remembered.

Love Forever.

Anisha McCoy

March 31, 2005

I would like to give my condolences to the Wade Family. I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep the family in my prayers.

Larry M. Kilgore Jr.

March 31, 2005

I am saddened by your loss. I send you Prayers for healing, strength and compassion during your time of sorrow. God's Love and angels surround you to see you through as he prepares a place for your father in his kingdom.



GOD BLESS and Keep You safe.

La Dawn Brown-Huff

March 30, 2005

Sending my condolences to the Wade family. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I love you and remember that Jesus is just a prayer away. Jesus will carry you when you need him the most.

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