Wayland Chester Wade was born March 18, 1936, in Soper, Oklahoma to Robert and Gretna (Godwin) Wade. He passed away on March 18, 2025, on his 89th birthday, in Oklahoma City.
Wayland served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard for 30 years, rising to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother and three sisters. Survivors include his life partner, sons, Doc the Scarlett Macaw, six stepchildren, a sister, numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great-great grandchildren and other family and friends, A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Restland Cemetery in Boswell, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.