Hoyt Wade, 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., and Emma Dodd Wade. Hoyt graduated from South Habersham High School, Class of 1951, and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed taking 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, and Ed Reems; and sisters Ida Wade, Pauline Wade, and 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 and Rev. Ray Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Wade Family Cemetery in Alto, Georgia, with Rev. Austin Kelley officiating at the graveside. The Grant Reeves Post #7720 Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.
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.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
