Wade was born August 31st, 1965 and entered into rest on May 31st, 2026. Wade passed away suddenly at the age of 60. Wade was, and forever will be, a beloved and cherished husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. A passionate pilot, Wade proudly served in the United States Air Force as an Avionic Systems Specialist and was most proud of the time he spent working on the F-117 Stealth Fighter during its highly classified development in the late 1980's. He loved spending time with his family, traveling, discovering new restaurants, and flying his RV-8 aircraft, which he proudly built with the help of his best friend, Jerry Weimar. Wade will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Wade will be remembered for being a devoted husband, a loving father, a protective big brother, a caring son, and a loyal friend to all. Wade made his family very proud with everything he did. Wade genuinely cared for others and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Honest and fair, Wade believed in the importance of hard work and dedication and always looked for a chance to teach his kids "life lessons". Wade was one of life's best students and teachers. He made sure to learn everything he possibly could about life. If there was anything to be fixed or built Wade was going to do it. He will also be fondly remembered for his talents in the kitchen. From his signature banana pudding to his creative homemade pizzas, his contributions to family gatherings brought joy to everyone around him and will be greatly missed. Wade found his true passion in the form of flying airplanes and achieved one of his life-long dreams of living on an airstrip and building his own hangar for his RV-8. Though his passing leaves an immeasurable void, Wade's memory will live on through his family, his friendships, and the lasting impact he made on the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.

Wade was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Lively, and his paternal grandmother, Hattie Mae Lively.

Wade leaves behind many loved ones who will cherish his memory and reflect on the beautiful life he lived, including his wife of 27 years, Cindy R. Lively; his children, Mikayla Maria Lively and William Robert Lively; his mother, Judith Parker Lively; his brother, Matt Lively and wife Lisa Lively; his sister, Landa Joly and husband Vince Joly; and his seven nieces and nephews, Mason, Andrew, Luke, Haley, Jacob, Ryan, and Gracelyn.