Obituary of
Smith, Wade Timothy
Wade Timothy Smith, 50, of McKinney, Texas passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, March 11, 2018.
Wade was born August 26, 1967 and grew up in Canton, OK. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, played saxophone and was drum major for the high school band. Wade graduated 1985 from Canton High School and attended NWOSU where he was drum major for the university band. He graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Wade realized his dream to become a Dallas police officer when he graduated the academy in 1990. Over the next ten years of service he received numerous commendations for valor in the line of duty.
In 1999 he met Leona Sue Sullivan and they were inseparable. They made their home in McKinney, Texas.
Wade is survived by his common-law wife Leona Sue; his son, Tanner Wade; his mother, Lynn and husband Roland Boudreau; sisters Valerie King and husband Robert: Ashli Schiska and fiancé Dan; aunt Deborah Letcher; many loving friends and extended family. He was pre-deceased by his biological mother Barbara Haynes; adoptive father Bruce Smith; step-father Edward Schiska; grandparents Roberts and Smith.
Wade will always be remembered by his infectious humor and courageous spirit.
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” St. Matthew V:5.
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Tribute Wall of Smith, Wade Timothy
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for all the family.
Kim Haigler Dreessen
Thursday October 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for all the family.
Prayers and comfort to the family. We miss you Wade.
Jeff Thompson
Thursday October 13, 2022
Prayers and comfort to the family. We miss you Wade.
Rest easy brother … you always had a smile on your face … you will be missed by many …
ELIZABETH BAZAN
Thursday October 13, 2022
Rest easy brother ... you always had a smile on your face ... you will be missed by many ...
Gonna miss ya Wald-O, my Brother from another Mother. Until we meet again I will continue the plan…. “always tan & sexy”. Lol. RIP
Mary
Thursday October 13, 2022
Gonna miss ya Wald-O, my Brother from another Mother. Until we meet again I will continue the plan.... “always tan & sexy”. Lol. RIP
“Forever tan and sexy” my brother from another mother. I can’t believe you’re gone but you will never be forgotten. Prayers of peace and comfort for your family.
Mary Biggs
Thursday October 13, 2022
“Forever tan and sexy” my brother from another mother. I can’t believe you’re gone but you will never be forgotten. Prayers of peace and comfort for your family.
Rest In Peace Wade…thank you for all the good memories while in patrol.
Tom Aguilera
Thursday October 13, 2022
Rest In Peace Wade...thank you for all the good memories while in patrol.
RIP my friend! Will never forget those great times. Memories I will never forget!
daniel gomez
Thursday October 13, 2022
RIP my friend! Will never forget those great times. Memories I will never forget!
Wade it was a pleasure to have known you as a friend and worked with you for the many years, we had some fun times. Thank you for your service you have given to so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. RIP in peace my friend.
Frankie Arthur
Thursday October 13, 2022
Wade it was a pleasure to have known you as a friend and worked with you for the many years, we had some fun times. Thank you for your service you have given to so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. RIP in peace my friend.
I always enjoyed working with you, your humor was the light the made the shift great. You will be missed brother, may your wings let you fly high with the angels above.
Steven Gordon
Thursday October 13, 2022
I always enjoyed working with you, your humor was the light the made the shift great. You will be missed brother, may your wings let you fly high with the angels above.
I will always remember our skydiving days my old friend. Fly high Wade!
Marcie St. John
Thursday October 13, 2022
I will always remember our skydiving days my old friend. Fly high Wade!
I love you bro!!! I always look back at the beginning of our careers and you were always there cutting up, making people laugh! You brought smiles to peoples face in a career where we rarely get to do that! You will be missed! RIP Brother Wade!!!!
Philip Musgrove
Thursday October 13, 2022
I love you bro!!! I always look back at the beginning of our careers and you were always there cutting up, making people laugh! You brought smiles to peoples face in a career where we rarely get to do that! You will be missed! RIP Brother Wade!!!!
Rest easy, old friend…we love you.
Jim Bryan
Thursday October 13, 2022
Rest easy, old friend...we love you.
Sue, you were a treasured angel in Wade’s life. Thank you for walking the path with him. Sending love and prayers for God’s comfort to you in this very sad hour.
Valerie King
Thursday October 13, 2022
Sue, you were a treasured angel in Wade’s life. Thank you for walking the path with him. Sending love and prayers for God’s comfort to you in this very sad hour.
Lele you know I’m so sad that this happened. I’m here if you need me Wade was my boy!! Our long conversations when he would call the job.. I know you will miss him and God Got the both of you.. He will be totally missed. Love you guys and God Bless!! You can call me anytime you need me. R.I.H. Wade T.. Rosja
Rosha Coleman
Thursday October 13, 2022
Lele you know I'm so sad that this happened. I'm here if you need me Wade was my boy!! Our long conversations when he would call the job.. I know you will miss him and God Got the both of you.. He will be totally missed. Love you guys and God Bless!! You can call me anytime you need me. R.I.H. Wade T.. Rosja
Condolences and prayers to you and the family. I am Wades biological Aunt (Barbara’s sister) I will miss talking to him on the phone, he was always such a pleasure to hear from.
Beverly Haynes Kimrey
Thursday October 13, 2022
Condolences and prayers to you and the family. I am Wades biological Aunt (Barbara’s sister) I will miss talking to him on the phone, he was always such a pleasure to hear from.
Your gonna be missed wade fly high I love you you will never be forgotten
Kelley cook
Thursday October 13, 2022
Your gonna be missed wade fly high I love you you will never be forgotten