James T. (Jim) Wade went home to be with his passed away on February 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Jean Wade; son and daughter in law Larry and Sylvia Wade, daughter Ann McKissick, grandchildren Seth and Sarah Wade.Jim was preceded in death by his parents Robert James and Winnie Wade, and his son in law Albert R. McKissick. Jim served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War in the Engineering Construction BTN. Jim retired after 39 years of service for N.C.R.He has been a faithful member of First Baptist Church Farmers Branch since 1955, serving as a Deacon, Royal Ambassador Counselor, Handyman and Coffee Maker. Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2012 5:00-7:00pm at North Dallas Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:00am at First Baptist Church Farmers Branch, 13017 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234. Jim will have Burial With Honors at Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery at 11:30am following the church service.The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief, 5351 Catron Dr., Dallas, Texas 75227 or First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch, 13017 William Dodson Pkwy., Farmers Branch, Texas 75234.