Funeral services have been scheduled for Keith Wade, special advisor to Mayor Sylvester Turner who died May 21, 2020, at the age of 65. At the request of the family, only invited family and friends will be able to attend the funeral service in person. Mayor Turner will attend the service and present a proclamation to the Wade family. The public is invited to watch the service online.
Funeral Service Details:
10 a.m. Thursday, May 28
Streamed online on the Houston Television Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HoustonTelevision/.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial contributions to be made to the Keith Wade Family Fund, c/o the Honorable Garnet Coleman and mailed to P. O. Box 88140, Houston, TX 77288.
Wade was a true guiding force in the Houston community for over four decades. He worked with contractors, labor unions, faith leaders and the Houston Police Department to champion for civil rights and civic engagement. He loved Houston and was committed to his work as a public servant and a dedicated political strategist.