Hoyt Wade, age 91 of Alto, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 05, 2024.
Born in Alto, Georgia on January 18, 1933, he was a son of the late CLC Wade, Sr. & Emma Dodd Wade. Hoyt graduated from South Habersham High School, Class of 1951 and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed tak ing day trips and spending precious time with his family. Hoyt was of the Baptist faith and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Hoyt Roger Wade; brothers, CLC Wade, Jr., Robert Wade, Lonnie Wade, & Ed Reems; sisters, Ida Wade, Pauline Wade, & Issaqueena Wade Sparks.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Bessie Armour Wade; son & daughter-in-law, Ronnie & Pam Wade; special nephew & spouse, Greg S. & Carol Armour; grandchildren, Matthew H. Wade & his fiancé, Laura Morales; Joshua S. & Cris Wade; Anthony Armour; great-grandchildren, Aliyah Morales, Lennon Wade, Lyon Wade, & Levi Armour; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Judy Armour Clark & Bob Clark; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Faye & Sue Armour. He was also the beloved, jovial uncle to his numerous nieces & nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 09, 2024 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Dennis Taylor & Rev. Ray Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Wade Family Cemetery in Alto, Georgia with Rev. Austin Kelley officiating at the graveside. Military honors will be provided by the Grant Reeves Post #7720 Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Wednesday, October 09, 2024.
An online guest registry is available for the Wade family at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
