Wade graduated from Coronado High School and attended Texas Tech University. Wade never met a stranger. His love of people led him to management positions in clothing and communication sales where he earned several awards including the Peak Achievement Award with Cellular One and the Aloha Award from Men's Warehouse in 2013.
Wade was blessed with the abundance of family and friends and his relationships meant the world to him. One of Wade's many passions included serving students in Young Life, where he was recognized in 2016 for his lifetime of service. Other interests included playing dominoes with family, listening to music, watching classic movies, and spending time at the lake in Colorado City. Some of his favorite sports teams were the Coronado Mustangs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Miami Dolphins.
Wade was preceded in death by his father, Ashley Flake and mother, JoAnn Flake.
Wade is survived by his children, Max and Autumn Flake; brother, Lane Flake and wife, Lisa; sister, Snow Mills and husband, James; nephew, Trey Flake, and nieces Danee Smith, Hannah Flake, and Lauren Crowder.
Wade’s family would like to thank the employees at the Dialysis center and Kelly Seales, Charlotte, Daniel, and Cydni of Beyond Faith Hospice
Viewing will be held on Monday, November 22nd from 6-8pm and Wade’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 23rd at 1pm with internment to follow. Chuck Rodgers, a long-time friend, will officiate. All services will be held at Resthaven located at 5740 19th Street in Lubbock.
Serving as pallbearers are Chris Clemens, Kyle Jones, Randy Crimmins, Brian Sanderson, Derryck Rottman, Josh Lane, Coby Crowder, Jamie Holder, Ty Lane and Britt Lane.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Wade's memory may be made to Melonie Park Church, www.MeloniePark.org; and South Plains Kidney Foundation, www.SouthPlainsKidney.Org.
