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Francis Wade Obituary
Adrian “Francis” Wade, 93, of Beaufort, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.
Francis, an Army Veteran, was co-owner of Wade & Lewis Heating and Air. He also worked many years in construction.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at North River Methodist Church Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, of sixty-nine years, Billie Wade; two daughters, Adrienne Gillikin and Sharon Williams; two granddaughters, Christine Payne and Danielle Williams, and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Martha Wade; sister, Daisy Sokolosky; brother, Logan Whitehurst; and son-in-law, Timothy Gillikin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crystal Coast Hospice House, PO Box 640 Newport, NC 28570.
Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net
Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.
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