Obituary of Henry Wade

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Henry Wade

Henry Menasco Wade (born November 11, 1914 in Rockwall County, Texas) was a lawyer who was best known for serving as district attorney of Dallas County in Texas, from 1951 to 1987 and participated in two notable U.S. court cases of the 20th century. Henry died on March 1, 2001 and his death was because of Parkinson’s disease. He eventually died at age 86.

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Henry Wade Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wade, Henry
    • Common Name: Henry Wade
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Rockwall County, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: November 11, 1914
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Occupation: Lawyer
    • Active Years: 1951-1987
    • Net Worth: $1 to $4 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Henry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Henry Menasco Wade
    • Father: Henry M. Wade
    • Mother: Lula Wade
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Yvonne Hillman (married 1948-1987, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Henry M. Junior Wade
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kim Wade
      • Wendy Wade Ballew Wade
      • Michelle Wade Branderburger Wade
      • Bari Wade Tiffin Wade

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

LawyerAmerican Born on November 11th Born in 1914 Born in TexasDied in 2001Died at age 86Died from Parkinson's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Henry Wade, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 86. Henry was born on November 11, 1914 in Rockwall County, Texas,. He attended Tulane University and later went on to have a successful career as a civil rights lawyer. Henry was known for his sharp wit and his unwavering dedication to justice. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Church on July 20th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Henry's memory to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund."

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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