Harold Wade

Harold B. Wade, age 66 of Alto, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 22, 2013, at his residence. Born in Habersham County on January 21, 1947, he was a son of the late Woodrow Boling and Freder Roberts Wade. Mr. Wade was a retired truck driver who enjoyed wood-working and antique restoration. He was of the Baptist faith and served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Surviving are loving wife of 45 years, Brenda Wade of Alto; daughters, Melinda Mull of Cornelia and Heather Tackett of Alto; son, Jimmy Wade of Alto; grandson whom was raised in the home, Kevin Wade; grandchildren, Woody Wade, Nicole Wade, Samantha Wade, Jacob Mull, Jessie Smith, Jenna Mull, Julie Mull, Jimmy S. Tackett, Adrianna Tackett, and Ashlee Tackett; great grandchildren, Robert Thurmond, Jimmy Ray Wade, and John Smith; brother, Benford Lee Wade of Baldwin; sister, Nancy Browning of Clarkesville. Funeral services are 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. James Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, Habersham County American Legion Post #84, and Georgia National Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-9 pm Tuesday. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.