Horace Gary Wade, Jr.

ROCK HILL - Horace Gary Wade Jr., 71, passed away on Sunday, January 10th, 2016 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Born November 21st, 1944, to Horace Gary Wade Sr. (Deceased) and Edith Frances Canty Wade (Deceased).

He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Greg Wade. He leaves behind his wife, Pamela Wade, Sons: Daniel Wade (Amber), William Wade, and Gary Brent Johnson (Stephanie), Daughters: Regina Savateri (Joseph), Natalie Wade Rosten (Owen), and Rhonda Ramirez, Sister, Sherry Wade Osborn (Milton), Grandchildren: Aaron Hemby, Jason Helms, Jessie Helms, Mason Rosten, Kyle Jousma, Brendetta Johnson, Aubrey Wade, Hailey Wade, and Damon Savateri.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Gary served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, in which time he was wounded. He received several commendations for his honorable service. Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and observing nature's surroundings.

The family will receive friends at Whitesell Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 14th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1989 Reservation Rd, Rock Hill, SC.

Memorials may be made to LDS Missionary Fund or The National Kidney Foundation.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.fortmillfuneralhome.com