Aaron Gray Wade Jr. was born January 16, 1953, in Monroe, LA and lived his whole life there. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 18, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane- Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time also at the funeral home.

Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Sr. and Katy Wade; his sister, Susan Wade. Aaron is survived by his daughter, Shana Wade and her children Kolby and Kaden; his son, Adam (Christie) Wade and their daughter Abigail; his daughter, Amanda Wells and her children Katelynn, Landon and Madalyn; his sister, Nancy Wade (Gary) Hill; his brothers, Johnny (Traci) Wade and Steve (Lynn) Barbara; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; his longtime companion, Becky Morrison; and her daughter, Lydia (Kenny) Berry and their children Patric and Elizabeth; and her daughter, Cassie Morrison and her son, Preston.

After completing school, Aaron started working with his dad in the family business. His parents owned and operated Wade Floor Covering for many years, and Aaron became a skilled floor covering specialist working closely with Steve. He and Steve continued for many years to run the family business.

Aaron had a love for fast cars and in his younger years loved to go to Harmon Raceway on the weekends to see what his car would do. He continued to love fast cars and dream about racing them. Over the years he owned a few cars that might go fast, but he enjoyed just driving them. Even though his Corvette sat outside covered, he still took great pride in owning it. Aaron also enjoyed visiting with his friends and attended his Wossman High School fiftieth class reunion a couple of years ago. Visiting old friends was a memorable event for him.

The family has suggested a meaningful way to honor Aaron’s memory by donating to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

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