Mr. Wade was born August 18, 1937 in LaGrange, GA to the late Hugh Bryant Wade, Sr. and Mary Prescott Wade. He was a member of East Vernon Baptist Church and was employed with Big Star Foods before retiring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Wade, and a grandson, Greg Emory.
Survivors include his sons, Tim (Tammy) Emory and Mark Emory; grandchildren, Monica Emory and Joseph (Jill) Darda; great grandchildren, Jackson Emory and Charleigh Ann Darda; sister, Joyce Graves; sisters-in-law, Shirley Whitmore and Dorothy (Billy) Wadsworth; and several nieces and nephews including, Donnie Knight.
A celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Reverend David Pasley and Reverend Aaron McCollough officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens. The gathering of family and friends will be on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
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