Wade, Melvin Clayton, Sr., 79, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on July 1, 2013. He is survived by his children, Melvin (Cynthia) Wade, Gail (Tim) Burkett, Brenda Malia, Beverly (Scott) Paul, Sharon (David) Wells, Marie (Rene) Wade-Rivera, Korinna Wade; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Hazel C. Wade. There wasnt a child he came across that he didnt accept as his own and he loved his own immensely. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 5, 2013 at 10am at Chapel Hill Gardens, Dade City, FL.