Arthur "Wade" Donaghe

Arthur Wade Donaghe, 53, died peacefully with his family and the loving and compassionate staff of the fifth floor of the VA Hospital in San Antonio, TX on Feb 22, 2015. Wade was born Feb. 20, 1962 to Louis Charles and Sue (Lewis) at Ft Sam, San Antonio, TX.

Wade was baptized in Methodist Church in Utopia and attended Sunday school and church until graduation. Wade grew up in Utopia helping his granddad Austin on the ranch building fence, working cows, digging post holes. Wade was very involved in school activities 4-H, later FFA, golf and his true love was basketball. He joined the Army on delayed entry program his senior year. After graduation he proudly served his Country for 12 years. He earned honorable discharge. He traveled all over the United States installing software for Commodity Broker. Early MS took control of his ability to meet airport travel. The care he showed his friends and family is a testament to his loving kind and generous spirit. Those who knew and loved him miss him terribly.

Wade is survived by the love of his life his wife Arlene, his twin brother Wayne (Carol Ann) of Kerville, TX, his mother Sue (O. F.) Bolting of Nordheim, TX, daughter Jessica Lynn Lewis of Kentucky, son Christopher (Jenny) of San Antonio, TX, uncle Arthur & aunt Amy Donaghe of Uvalde, Tx, his beloved brother-in-law Mike Hickman all so Johnnie, Carol, Susan, Henry and two nieces and one nephew. Special cousin Sharon Ciringione and Glynn of San Antonio, TX. Many cousins and school friends. Also Bella his cat.

He is preceded in death by his father Louis Charles Donaghe, grandparents Arthur O and Lois Donaghe, Austin and Velma Lewis, one aunt and four uncles.

A memorial service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX on March 16, 2015 at 12:00 pm. Interment will be at 1:30 pm at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.