Wade Everett Beal, 81, of Siler City, passed away Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at Chatham Hospital surrounded by family.
Wade was born on September 13, 1943, in Martin County, NC to the late Ronder and Eula Price Beal. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Phyllis Beal; and granddaughter, Jessica Lafone.
He worked for Chatham Food for several years and then worked as a truck driver doing asphalt and paving. He loved going deer hunting, loved his tractor, and watching Nascar. He also was a board member for Kildee Wesleyan Church where he was a member.
Wade is survived by his daughter, Chandra Lafone of Liberty; his son, Daniel Beal of Staley; brother, Ronnie Beal and his wife, Jan of Bear Creek; his grandchildren, Steven Tyler Sauls and Melissa Lafone Yarborough; and two great grandchildren, Jessica Sauls and Naneka Sauls.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Beal family.
Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
230 N. Second Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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