Bill Wade, 78

William (Bill) Wade, 78, of Ashburn, passed away early Sunday morning, March 8, peacefully in his sleep. He had been in failing health for the last several years.

Bill was a native of Northern Virginia. He was born in Washington, DC but spent most of his youth in Alexandria, Virginia, where he graduated from George Washington High School. He served two years active duty in the U.S. Army and four years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve before commencing a 32-year career in 1962 with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as an Operations Officer. During his career he traveled extensively with stints in Africa, Near East, Far East, Europe, South America, and South East Asia. For his distinguished service with the CIA, he received numerous awards including the “Exceptional Performance Award.”

Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Doris, his son Kevin Wade (Marnie), daughter, Kelly Bradley (Bill), stepson, Michael Moffett (Sheryl), and sister, Barbara Evans (Kurt). He will also be affectionately remembered by six grandsons, Charlie, Jake, Daniel, Patrick, Justin, and Shane. His parents, Ermine and Thelma Wade, preceded Bill in death.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Nokesville Church of the Brethren, 13002 Fitzwater Dr., Nokesville, VA with Pastor Mandy North officiating. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring (hospice), online at CapitalCaring.org or by mail at: Capital Caring Resource Development Department, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042