Festus John Wade III Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 13, 2023, at the age of 95, Festus John Wade III in Jackson, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Catherine Crunden Wade (Festus John Wade) and Junior; and his former wife Bette Lu Gordon Wade. He is survived by: his wife Dorsey Nicholson Wade; his children, John Brooks Gordon Wade (Lori), Thomas Burgis Wade (Kathy), Catherine Wade McNeel (Pleas), Susan Gear Deason (David) and Curry Bannister (Tom); and his sister Elizabeth Wade Isham of Middlebury. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Cathedral, P.O. Box 1366, Jackon, MS 39215, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Lower School Library, 370 Old Agency Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Trezevant Foundation, 177 N Highland, Memphis, TN 38111.
