Selma – Vance Wade Boughman, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 24, 2023, in his home of Selma. Born, December 9, 1947, in Wake County, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Swannanoa Boughman. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Crouse and Dorothy Fulghum. Wade, also known as papa Wade, served as a deacon and as treasurer at Branch Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Selma for many years. He recently attended Kenly Missionary Baptist Church. Wade retired from the NCDOT as a transportation technician and also from the Thanksgiving Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed farming and gardening during the summer months. Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by his loving family.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Branch Chapel Church Cemetery with Mr. Joseph L. Smith, Jr. officiating.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Mrs. Ann Boughman, son, Kevin Boughman (Suzanne) of Greenville; grandchildren, Megan Garris (Brandon), Bryant Vandiford; great-grandchildren, Bry, Bray, Brody, Hurley and Ashton, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Kenly Missionary Baptist Church at, 1730 NC Highway 222 W. Kenly, NC 27542.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parrishfh.com