FRANKLIN — Clifford Edward “Eddie” Wade, 73, passed away on May 14, 2016.

Eddie was a native of Franklin, and was a son of the late Clifton Hubert Wade and Kathleen Edwards Wade.

He was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church, an Air Force veteran and a graduate of Paul D. Camp Community College.

Eddie had retired from International Paper after 38 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara Griffin Wade; one daughter, Kim Marks (Neal) of Courtland; one sister, Kathy Wade of Suffolk; and two grandchildren, Jordan and Mariah Marks.

The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, in Franklin Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. James H. Hyatt Jr. officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.