Walter Bryan "Bubba" Wade

Walter Bryan “Bubba” Wade, 55, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Houston. He was born August 14, 1967 in Dayton to his late parents, Walter Wallace “Bill” Wade and Hattie Marie Conner Wade.

Bryan was a lifelong resident of the Dayton area, member and longtime deacon at Gum Grove Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing, hunting, being a mechanic, spending time with the grandchildren, riding around in his gator all over the property and was fanatical about Dayton Bronco football.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dog, Harley.

Bryan is survived by his son, Kolby Wade and wife Kassandra; daughter, Amber Wade Smith and husband Kolton; grandchildren, Brynne Diamond and James Smith; step-grandchild, Lyla Smith; sister, Lisa Wade and boyfriend Jay Green; niece, Dani Ward and boyfriend Cory LeBlanc; nephew, Casey Ward and a host of relatives and friends.

A special thanks go to W. T. Brothers and wife Rosemary, Bo George and all the others that have given support to Bryan.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023 at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Palms Memorial Park in Dayton.

To view his online obituary, or post a tribute to his family, go to www.pacestancil.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, 1304 N. Cleveland, Dayton, Texas 77535, 936-258-5300.