James William Lade Jr.

James William Lade Jr., 55, of Frankston, Texas, saw the face of God on September 25, 2008.Funeral services for Mr. Lade are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, at First Baptist Church-Frankston with the Rev. Bob Waldman and the Rev. Darin Wood officiating. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home in Frankston. He was born on October 10, 1952, in Jacksonville, Texas, to James William Lade Sr. and Louise Lade. James was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. He owned Lade Ford in Frankston, where he was a life-long resident. Jesus Christ was the Lord and Savior of James’ life. His life was a testimony to his faith in Christ, and he loved to witness to anyone about his life and the way God touched him. God walked with him through every trial and celebration in his life. James was a righteous, kind and wise man. Many people sought out his counsel. He also loved his family with all his heart. He was an adoring son, husband, father and PaPa. He loved to have family gatherings, and always sought out projects that would let him spend time with them. James also loved cars and racing. He liked to fix, tinker with, and plan out how to build cars. His favorite part of racing was being a crew chief and helping his fellow racers, even if they were direct competitors. James was preceded in death by his father, James William Lade Sr., and his son, James Jason Lade. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 18 years, Cherylyn Lade, of Frankston; mother, Louise Lade, of Frankston; brother, Dan Lade of Frankston; sons, Jeremy Lade and wife Celeste of Frankston, Jamey Lade and wife Elizabeth, of Tyler; daughter, Lindsey Line and husband Tim of Tyler; daughter-in-law, Kelsey Lade of Longview; grandchildren, Bailea Line of Tyler, Ethan Lade of Tyler, Hallie Line of Tyler, Kinsey Lade of Longview, and a grandson on the way. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers will be Andy Cox, Phillip Allen, James Hefelfinger, Guy Campbell, Gary Koaches and W. T. Jennings. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 27, at Autry Funeral Home in Frankston. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or KVNE, 2721 E. Erwin St., Tyler, TX 75708. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 9/28/2008 - 9/29/2008

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