Authur Madison "Art" Wade, age 75, passed away, Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Art was a native of Gainesville, FL, and graduated from Ocala High School with the class of 1949. He was a faithful member of Venetia Terrace Baptist Church, a former member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. Art,  a retired CMSGT Air Force Veteran serving in Korea and Vietnam as a Life Support Manager and Senior Enlisted Advisor, a member of The Air Force Sgt.'s Association and the Life Support Retirees Association whose work ethic and friendship will be cherished by all who were touched by his life.

 He is lovingly survived by his son, Michael Wade, 2 daughters, Debra McCormick, Betty Jean Sands, a sister, Ruth Napier, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, former wives Betty Cranford and Sally Patch.

Memorial services will be held, Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 11:00am at Venetia Terrace Baptist Church with Pastor Gil Witcher officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to Venetia Terrace Baptist Church, 5284 118th St., Jacksonville, FL 32244, Gideon International, NW Jax Camp, P. O. Box 28243, Jacksonville, FL 32226 or Community Hospice, Acosta-Rua Center, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

 FRASER FUNERAL HOME, Jacksonville, FL (781-4314) is in charge of arrangements.