Kenneth Clyde Wade

Born in Cartersville, Georgia, on December 22, 1950, and raised in Emerson, Ken was the son of the late Rev. Clyde Wade and the late Mary Lou Wade. A graduate of Cass High School and a U.S. Army veteran, Ken was in the textile and apparel business for many years, and also worked in multiple capacities for the Booth Western Art Museum. Before and after retirement, Ken bought and sold antiques and enjoyed nothing more than road trips to find hidden treasures.

A long-time member of Rowland Springs Baptist Church, Ken was one of those rare individuals who never met a stranger and practiced his faith through countless acts of friendship and charity, in ways large and small. He leaves a wealth of memories of his kindness, his sense of humor, and his never-ending support of his family and friends.

Ken is survived by his wife, Pat Wade, and by two children, Dawn Wilson (Ed Kilgore) of Monterey, California and Adam (Conilia) Wade of Cartersville; three grandchildren, Carsyn, Colton and Kynlee Wade; two sisters, Sandra (Bob) McMillan and Wanda (Jim) Hodge; and many extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Satuday, August 8, 2020 at Rowland Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Ringwalt officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Rowland Springs Baptist Church Benevolence Fund for support of families suffering from the current health crisis.

The family would like to thank the management and staff of Georgia Museums, Inc., Anverse, Inc. and Reicon Management, LLC for the generous donations.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements.