Robert Lee Wade Jr.
November 2, 1973 - April 23, 2022
Robert L. Wade Jr., 48, of Muncie, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at home. He was born on November 2, 1973 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Robert Lee Wade Sr. and Paula Kay (Cox) Stanley. Bob was a 1992 graduate of Muncie Southside High School and attended IVY Tech Community College. He proudly served in the US Army as a tank mechanic. Bob worked as a Maintenance Technician with Grede Foundry, Nestlé, Heartland, and more recently at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis. Bob had a very charismatic, outgoing personality and was a friend to everyone. He was a life-long musician and loved playing guitar, singing, and riding his motorcycle with his Game Changers buddies. Those left to cherish Bob’s memory include his mother, Paula Stanley of Muncie; his father, Robert Lee Wade Sr. of Winchester; three children, Austin Wade of Muncie, Matthew Wade, and Shelby Johnson both of New Castle; five grandchildren; a sister, Betty (husband: Pe’a) Faletogo of Muncie, and two nieces, Hiesha Reece and Shaila Faletogo. Bob is also survived by his friends and bandmates in his band, Loose Cannon. Bob was preceded in death by two aunts, Patty Resler and Cheryl Blevins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at True Light Baptist Church, 805 Country Club Road in Muncie with Rev. Andrew Phipps officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory. Friends may call from 4 – 8 pm Monday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Robert L. Wade Jr.
Robert L. Wade Jr., 48, of Muncie, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at home. He was born on November 2, 1973 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Robert Lee Wade Sr. and Paula Kay (Cox) Stanley. Bob was a 1992 graduate of Muncie Southside... View Obituary & Service Information