February 22 1959 August 28 2019
William Franklin “Tommy” Wade, 60, of Columbus, Ga went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, 28 August, 2019 after a brief illness/hospital stay. Tommy was born 22 February, 1959 in Arlington, Va son of Joanne Bowden McClellan Wade and William Alvin Wade both previously deceased. He proudly served in the United States Army and retired from the United States Army reserves. He was the Director of Logistics at Snyders of Hanover from 1998-2014. Tommy was a founding investor in Growing Room Child Development Centers. He assisted with the initial business plan, preparation of the startup equipment and served on its Board of Directors. He was a Free Mason with Midland Lodge #144 and a member of Al Sihah Shrine Center and a member of the Columbus-Ft. Benning Shrine Club. Tommy was a loving husband and father, friend, mentor, teacher and brother to many. He was also a lover of life. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Smith Wade of Columbus, Ga, his sons Corbin Wade of Hanover, Pa and Dalton Wade of Aurora, Co. His sister, Sheree W. Mitchell ( Pat Mitchell) of Fortson, Ga, his nephew Brad Haines (Brittany Haines) of Fortson, Ga, great nephews Josh Haines and Will Haines of Fortson, Ga, great niece, Maddie Haines of Fortson, Ga, father-in-law Ronald Smith of Knoxville, Ga, brothers and sister-in-laws, Rhonda Harris ( Frank Harris) of Musella, Ga, Deb Rajagopal of Richmond, Va, Alton Smith (Ann Smith) of Musella, Ga, Chris Smith (Tina Smith) of Knoxville, Ga and numerous nephews and nieces-in-laws. McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, Ga 31907 are handling the arrangements. Family will receive visitors there from 12-1 pm, then move into the chapel for the service. Dr. David Carter will be officiating. Interment will be a private ceremony for the family and close friends later that afternoon at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Alabama. Flowers will be accepted, but those desiring may make memorial donations to the following: Shiners Hospital for Children, the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Legion. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Tommy Wade please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Tommy Wade February 22 1959 August 28 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Columbus, state: Georgia