Wade Anderson Mitchell

“And if I go prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, you may be also”. Wade Anderson Mitchell was received into our Heavenly Fathers Kingdom February 9, 2016 after a brief illness. Wade was born September 18, 1932 to Robert Allen Mitchell and Stella Thenia Mitchell in Marlow, OK.Wade’s faith in Christ led him to the church home of Fairmont Park Church of Christ where he taught Sunday school for various age groups from youth to adults. He was respected and admired by so many and his kind heart touched everyone who had the honor of knowing him. His love of country led him to the Army in 1953 where he served as a radar technician and instructor in Germany while bravely upholding the honor of the United States of America in the Korean War.He married on April 24, 1954 the love of his life for the last 62 years Ruby (Ratliff) Mitchell in Andrews, TX, where he had been raised and graduated from high school in 1950.Wade had many varied interests including his ability to grow and cultivate an array of plants and flowers, this unique gift of a green thumb is felt throughout his home and will always be a constant reminder of his presence. Wade’s love of sports led him to Cisco College on a football scholarship graduating with a degree in Literature. This passion for football and all things sports stayed with him throughout his life, and he passed this love of sports to his children as evident as they grew older. Many discussions, laughter, and even a few family competitions were held with a golf club in hand while playing “family tournaments” with his oldest son and grandsons. Along with other sports highlights including attending super bowl 47 with his other son to going to the World Series with his grandson to watch his Texas Rangers. Ruby also shared his love of football, especially Lee Rebel football for which they have been season ticket holders since 1976. Grandad, as he was called and cherished by his 12 grandchildren, who have very fond memories of fishing trips to the lake house in their younger years. Wade looked forward to, enjoyed and made many memories and lifelong friends with his Saturday morning golf “gang”.Wade joined the communication industry in 1960 starting with Johnson Electronics before sought after by Permian Communications which he eventually partnered and bought in 1980, now known as Petro Communications where he has continued to work as a Senior Technical Consultant. Throughout his 50 years of service in the communication industry in Midland, he not only shared his knowledge of communications, but shared his friendship with various members of our community. Included in these friendships were so many outstanding men that he took great pride in recalling them as either cub scouts and/or boy scouts that were a part of his troop in his dedicated years as scout leader.“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”.Those left to honor Wades noble memories are his wife, Ruby; sister, Robbie Trull of Lubbock; Charla Rose his beloved cousin of Marlow, OK; sons, Allen (Charlotte) Mitchell of Ft. Worth, Mike (Gayle) Mitchell of Midland; daughters, Debbie Sawyer of Houston, and Charity (Orlando) Black of Midland. Also left to carry on his legacy grandchildren, Brian (Heather) Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Kevin (Caitlin) Mitchell, Patrick Mitchell, Rusty (Crystal) Mitchell, Michelle Mitchell, Thomas Sawyer, Jerrod (Tricia) Sawyer, Macy Mikeska, Claudia Black, Isaac Black, and Emily Black.The sparkles in Wade’s eye were their treasured great grandchildren, Kaileigha, Alice, Khloe, Elizabeth, Micah, Noah and Jackson.The family will accept friends Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 6:00-8:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 3:00PM at Fairmont Park Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.Pallbearers will be Grady McGowan, Jim McKay, Dave Latch, Danny Dean, Mike Brumley, and Kyle Griffen.Honorary pallbearers include his Saturday Golf Gang, Ken Griffen, Charles Schoolcraft, Ken Marks, Bill Crozier, and Jason Weisen.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com. ,