Ernest Earl McDade Jr., 88, of Leggett, Texas passed away peacefully Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home.
Mass services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas. Burial will follow at Jones Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2021 with a rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Ernest was born July 1, 1932 in Lindale, Texas. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening and telling a good joke. He was loved as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Francis McDade; sisters, Maxine and Betty Jean and brother, John McDade.
Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Hope McDade; sons, Jack McDade and wife Carolyn, John McDade and wife Helen; daughters, Julie McDade and Janet McDade; granddaughters, Christy Westbrook and husband Justin, Candice McDade, Barbara Mathews and husband Nathan and Ashley McDade; great grandchildren, Jazmine McDade, Mikayla Washington, Addison, Cadence and Finely Mathews and his sister, Virginia Humphries.


Condolences(5)
Paula Shively
Lawton, OK Thursday, January 14, 2021 Sending love and prayers during this time. I loved Uncle Jack and his wonderful sense of humor. He is now at peace with our Lord.Jack & Carolyn McDade
Santa Fe, TX Monday, January 11, 2021 Your safely home in Heaven dear oneLove you always
Jack & Carolyn
Christy Westbrook
Santa Fe, TX Monday, January 11, 2021 Rest In Peace Grandpa. I have many memories of you but one of my favorite was when we would come for a visit and you would always take us to the small local country store and let us buy any candy we wanted! You were a good grandpa to us and I know you are resting peacefully. Always Love ~ ChristyBeth Shapiro
Peyton, CO Friday, January 8, 2021 My prayers and love to everyone who knew my Uncle JackMay The Lord wrap His living arms around you and hold you
Durning this time. My mom adored her little brother 🤗
Love, Beth Shapiro. (Ferren)
Lee Pribilski
Moscow and Bullard, TX Friday, January 8, 2021 Dear Hope,You and your family are in my thoughts as you experience this great loss of Jack, such a special person who I am so privileged to have known. All of you will remain in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Lee Pribilski
(Mrs. Charles M., deceased)