Wade was a Vietman veteran and retired from the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed performing childrens magic and was a former Boy Scout leader.
Wade is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Bishop and parents, Henry and Tishia Noe.
Wade is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patsy Spencer Bishop; children, Wayde Bishop, Michael Bishop, and Donna Bishop; grandchildren, Haley Bishop, Taymon Grabauskas, Dane Grabauskas, Sadie Bishop, and Jayden Grabauskas; and sister, Nancy Gooch.
Funeral service will be 10am on January 20, 2012 at Evergreen Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Central, in Radcliff, KY.
Upon the request of the family, there will be no visitation.
Memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society.