Randolph (Randy) Wade Sr. passed away at home on Friday May 10th, 2024. He was born January 5th, 1946, to Marle and Joyce Wade in Rome, NY. Randy served his country bravely during the Vietnam War earning three purple hearts from the United States, Marine Corp. On July 23rd, 1970, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Ackerman in West Palm Beach, FL. Randy was devoted to his wife, family and his beloved dog, Buddy.
Randy was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, twin sister Sandy, sister Marlene, and daughter Esther Curran. Randy is survived by his son Randy Wade Jr., daughter Phoebe Leo and Lillian Hodkins as well as three sisters Melanie, Michelle and Stephanie. He also leaves behind several grandchildren and great grandchildren who all adored their "Papa".
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15th from 12pm to 2pm at The Dorsey E. Earl Smith Funeral Home. 3041 Kirk Rd. Lake Worth, Fl 33461. The funeral service will begin at 2pm followed by interment at Lake Worth Memory Gardens.