Background
Wade, James Robert was born on August 17, 1927 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Henry and Hattie (Baird) Wade.
Wade, James Robert was born on August 17, 1927 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Henry and Hattie (Baird) Wade.
Attended, University Kentucky, 1945. Attended, Western Kentucky University, 1947—1948.
President, chairman board Wade Farms, Inc., Franklin, 1967—1983. Vice president, then president Kentucky Farm Bureau, Louisville, 1960—1980, board directors. President, general manager Kentucky Agricultural Energy Corporation, Franklin, since 1980.
Director Franklin Bank & Trust Company. President Bowman Enterprises, Nashville, since 1983. Chairman board Agtech-Kentucky Inc., since 1984.
Married Wanda Robertson, July 29, 1983. Children by previous marriage: James Robert, Jack N., Joseph Wesley.