Freddie "Fred" Sherwin Cade

Services for Freddie were held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church of Chandler at 10 a.m., with Reverend Stan Copeland, Lt. Colonel Jim Griffin and Reverend Russ Munch officiating. Burial was at the Chandler Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Cade died at home in his wife's arms.

Freddie Cade was born on May 6, 1932 in Chandler, Texas to the late A.D. Cade and Opal Ellis Cade. After the death of his mother, he was raised by his grandparents, Mank and Melisa Ellis. Fred Cade loved Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church of Chandler. He graduated from Chandler High School, then served in the United States Navy for four years. He was first stationed in Kingsville, Texas. He rode in rodeos when on leave. He was later stationed out of Florida on the USS Monterrey.

In May of 1955, riding his horse down a Chandler street, Fred caught a glance of Janice Stuart. It was love at first sight. They raised their family in Tyler, Texas, where he earned his associates degree from Tyler Junior College and attended East Texas State University.

He had certifications in Real Estate and Petroleum Land Management. He was a realtor, a landman with Phillips Coal Company then an independent petroleum landman. He worked until the time of his death, in the oil and gas business with his close friend, Horace `Bo' Rowold.

Freddie was a longtime member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen as well as the East Texas Association of Petroleum Landmen. He was a 50-year 32nd Degree Mason in the Chandler Masonic Lodge and member of the Sharon Shrine Temple of Tyler. Freddie was a loved and well respected member of the Chandler community. Freddie had a quick wit, warm smile, and a twinkle in his eye. He was a loving, giving, compassionate man that deeply loved the Lord, his family, and his adored wife. He will be sorely missed.

Mr. Cade was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Janice Stuart Cade. Freddie adored his wife, his best friend, and the love of his life. He was a devoted husband and father with three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His survivors include son, Glen Stuart Cade and his wife Debi, Angela Cade Hill, Fredna Jean Chavanne and husband Christian; one brother, Charles Sidney Cade and wife Velma; grandsons, Brandon Neil Cade and wife Holly, Joshua Glen Cade, Austin Ryan Cade, Marco Anthony Cade Chavanne, Zachary Augustus Cade Hill; two beautiful granddaughters, Maya Angelina Christiane Chavanne, Lindsay-Ellison Angelica Hill; and two great-grandchildren, Augustus Cade and Camper Cade.

Charles was his brother and friend. They shared an abundance of love, and their families shared many happy memories.

Freddie's five grandsons were pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were nephews, Charles `Chuck' Cade Jr., William `Billy' Cade, James `Bo' Hargrave, great-nephew Sheyenne Hargrave, cousins Don Cade Copeland and Joe Fitzgerald, Jerry Kidd, Bill McHam, Horace `Bo' Rowold, Wade Rowold and Clint Ingram.