Eddie McDade, III

Eddie McDade, III, 72, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on July 23, 2026, at Baptist Hospital, North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 14, 1954, in Dumas, Arkansas to Isabella & Eddie McDade, who both preceded him in death.

Eddie attended school in the Dumas School District, Dumas, Arkansas. He worked many years as a mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching sports, outdoors and grilling. He is known for his giving heart and authentic personality.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isabella & Eddie McDade; his brother, Joseph Dantzler; his sister, Janet McDay, and his great-grandson, Ky’zer Samir Cooper.

Acknowledgements of Nick and Carlos Houston – his bonus children and their mother, Nora, and caregivers, Edgar James and LaTessa McDay.

He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Eddie Jr., Angela James-Spencer, and Orianna Henderson; six sisters: Willie Mae Joiner, Irene Mitchell, Velma Mallett (Kenneth), Rober Fisher (Betty), Dyan Franklin (David), Shirley Brasfield and Debra Warner (Stacy); and three brothers: Herman McDade, Ernist McDade (Linda) and John McDade (LaRita); five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.