James Daniel Slade, age 75 of Broadway, passed away on Tuesday (2/13/2024) at his home.  He was born on July 5, 1948, son of the late Marvin Edward Slade and Lovie Delane Raines Slade.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Matthew Williams Slade.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army, served in Vietnam, and was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.  He was fluent in four languages, and served in combat infantry.  He grew up in Liberty Chapel Church where he was a member and was also a member of the House of Refuge Church.  Funeral services will be conducted at Liberty Chapel Church on Wednesday (2/21/2024) at 1:00pm with Elder Dr. James A. Ridley III, THD officiating.    Burial with military honors will follow in the Liberty Chapel Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, one hour prior to the service at the church.  Surviving is his brother, Marvin Slade Jr., and wife Valorie of Kernersville, NC.   Sister, Frances Lee of Sanford, NC and several nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service from 12:00pm – 1:00pm on Wednesday at Liberty Chapel Church, 1855 Old US 1 Highway, Moncure, NC 27559. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.