James Franklin Schade

Retired Army CW2 James Franklin Schade, 73, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Jim was born in El Centro, California in 1944. He loved his country, his Army and his family. Jim served his country for 43 years as a Soldier and Department of the Army Civilian. His distinguished service led him to locations across the world, including the Dominican Republic, Viet Nam, Germany and many countries throughout Central America while serving in Panama. Among his many awards, Jim received the Bronze Star Medal, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, as well as the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

He received a bachelor's degree from St. Leo University and was a Defense Language Institute graduate in the Polish language.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Althylee (Anne), son, MAJ (ret) Jack Douglas & wife, Ikumi Schade, of Fort Polk, Louisiana; son, John Garrett & wife, Carin Schade, of Littleton, Colorado; daughter, Dr. Jana Annette Schade of Erie, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Jack Hudson and Sloane Anne Schade; brothers, Williard and Les Thalman, and sister, Shirley Hickey.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 12 Noon at Adcock Funeral Home, 2226 Lillington Highway, Spring Lake, NC. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Interment with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date to be determined.

Condolences may be made at adcockfuneralandcrematory.com