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In the city of Jacksonville, Florida on October 28, 1932, a life was brought forth as a result of the union of Rossie and Elizabeth Strayhorn Wade the second child whom they named “Henry George”, affectionally known as “Hotdog”.
After graduating from Stanton High School (1951) in Jacksonville, Florida, Henry joined the armed forces and was stationed at Quartermaster Replacement Training Center in Fort Lee, Virginia and was honorably discharged as a recipient of a National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He has been a faithful member of Historic Mount Zion A.M.E. Church since birth and served as a steward, trustee, Sons of Allen, Male Chorus and usher.
During his young years of life, he was employed by Levy Wolf Department Store for many years. Later in life he gained employment with Broach and Associates (1974) where he had been employed for 30 years. Because of his devotion to his employer Bill B. Broach he was affectionally adopted by the Broach family throughout his years of life.
Having lived 87 years, he became tired, and was elevated from this transitory to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted son, Kenneth G. Wade (Tandra); son’s mother, Betty Wade; granddaughter, Blayni; grandson, Brandon; dedicated friend, Marilyn Fryar; loyal friend, James Williams; nieces, Carol Wharton, Lynn Brown, San Diego, California; cousins, Rosa Lee Neal, Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Cheryl Wall Epps, Highland Park, New Jersey, Gastie H, Wall, New York, New York; and many devoted family and friends.
The funeral service for Henry George Wade will be held 11AM Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at the Historic Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church 201 E Beaver Street. The visitation will be 5 - 7PM , Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 at the mortuary 4315 North Main Street. Interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street.
KOREA
In the city of Jacksonville, Florida on October 28, 1932, a life was brought forth as a result of the union of Rossie and Elizabeth Strayhorn Wade the second child whom they named “Henry George”, affectionally known as “Hotdog”.
After graduating from Stanton High School (1951) in Jacksonville, Florida, Henry joined the armed forces and was stationed at Quartermaster Replacement Training Center in Fort Lee, Virginia and was honorably discharged as a recipient of a National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He has been a faithful member of Historic Mount Zion A.M.E. Church since birth and served as a steward, trustee, Sons of Allen, Male Chorus and usher.
During his young years of life, he was employed by Levy Wolf Department Store for many years. Later in life he gained employment with Broach and Associates (1974) where he had been employed for 30 years. Because of his devotion to his employer Bill B. Broach he was affectionally adopted by the Broach family throughout his years of life.
Having lived 87 years, he became tired, and was elevated from this transitory to his eternal home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted son, Kenneth G. Wade (Tandra); son’s mother, Betty Wade; granddaughter, Blayni; grandson, Brandon; dedicated friend, Marilyn Fryar; loyal friend, James Williams; nieces, Carol Wharton, Lynn Brown, San Diego, California; cousins, Rosa Lee Neal, Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Cheryl Wall Epps, Highland Park, New Jersey, Gastie H, Wall, New York, New York; and many devoted family and friends.
The funeral service for Henry George Wade will be held 11AM Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at the Historic Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church 201 E Beaver Street. The visitation will be 5 - 7PM , Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 at the mortuary 4315 North Main Street. Interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street.
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