James Franklin Wade, 83 of Braxton, Mississippi

James Franklin Wade, 83 of Braxton, MS went to his heavenly home on July 31, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1942.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Carolyn Whigham Wade; son, Clayton (Ernie) Ernest Wade; daughters, Donna Wade Stegall (Clyde) and Stacey Wade Herrin (Jeff); sister, Elsie Mae Haynes; grandchildren, Jamie Wade (Kristy), Chris Seghini (Shae), Billy Seghini (Tracey), Ken Seghini (Tiffany), Jenna Stegall, Raven Stegall Horne (Ethan), Shelby Lane Hammami (Ayoub) and Hailey Nicole Herrin; and many beloved great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Clifton and Elsie Fern Wade; son, James Randall “Randy” Wade (Alice); brother, John Clifton “Johnny” Wade; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wade; and brother-in-law, Bill Haynes (Elsie Wade Haynes).

James served on the Braxton Volunteer Fire Department for several years. He also ran and operated “The Play Pen,” which included arcade games and a pool hall in Magee, MS for many years. He loved to hunt and fish. James had a love for music. He could play the guitar, piano and the drums. James was considered a “Jack of all Trades.” He could do anything from installing an HVAC unit in a home to actually building the home. James’s family joined Calvary Baptist Church of Braxton shortly after it was founded. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 5 PM – 8 PM at Calvary Baptist Church. The service will be on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10 AM,  at Calvary Baptist Church, with Bro. Bradley Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Braxton City Cemetery.