William Irvin Wade

William Irvin Wade, age 70 of Toccoa, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Habersham County on February 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Louis Selton and Dovie Dodd Wade. Mr. Wade was of the Holiness faith and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Leona Wade Ansley Jones, Gennett Parr and Madeline Connelly; and brother, Nelson Wade. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Surviving are daughters, Sandra Patat of Toccoa and Carolyn Fowler of Lavonia; son and daughter-in-law, George & Teresa Wade of Toccoa; he is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church cemetery.

An online guest register is available at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706.778.8668) is in charge of arrangements.