James A. Slade, age 59, of Bedford, died Saturday, October 17, 2015. He was born March 20, 1956 to the late James W. and Helen Slade. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie T. Slade. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters: Jessica Slade Jones (Terry) and Monica Slade; five granchildren: Terry Jones, Jr., Diamond Jones, Alana Jones, Avantae Jones and Sade Slade; three siblings: Evelyn Thomas (William), Joseph Slade and David Slade (Dianne); and a devoted cousin, Alfonza Dawson. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Slade Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call the funeral home from 12-8pm on Tuesday. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.