Wade Cooper Hansard

Wade Cooper Hansard, 62, went to be with the LORD on January 5, 2024. Wade was born on March 27, 1961, in Atlanta, GA, to the delight of Victor Bond and Myrl Chafin Hansard, and to his many siblings. He was number 8 and the exclamation mark for his large and involved family. The foundation of his faith was birthed and established at the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of North Springs High School and received a BBA degree in Accounting and Finance from North Georgia College. Wade later continued his education by achieving a Masters degree in Business from Mercer University. Wade’s life was marked by integrity, purpose, and influence. Upon graduation, he began his career with Rollins, Inc., as assistant division controller. His next employment was Aramark as district manager and accountant executive. In 2005, he became the Pepsi Unit Sales Manager until his recent retirement. In each and every position that he held, the essence of Wade: working hard, doing the right thing, treating everyone with kindness and respect, and being a leader worth following permeated the environment and endeared him to his family, his friends, his colleagues, and his community. For Wade, everything was about family. Each job he took was in an effort to be fully present and engaged in his family. He would take a lesser position if it meant less travel so that he could bring his over the top enthusiasm to every activity in which his children participated. His greatest joy was loving and serving his family including his beloved siblings, nieces, and nephews. When Wade was with you, he had the uncanny ability of making you feel as though no one else was more important than you. He was a sports enthusiast, a runner, a lover of boating and other lake activities, and a diehard Georgia Bulldogs fan. Wade is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kathy Long, and their children: Cooper and Sara Beth. He is also survived by his siblings: Kit (Cheryl) Hansard, Kerry Hansard, Bonnye Hansard Woodlief, Marnee Meyer Hansard, Hollye (John) Hansard Letourneau, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter Kathryn Meyer Hansard, his parents, his brother, Vic Jr. and his nephew Vic Hansard III. The family will receive friends at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors on Wednesday, January 10th from 12-2:00PM with the Celebration of Life at 2:00PM In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Samaritan’s Purse, 801 Bamboo Rd., Boone, NC 28607

Wade Cooper Hansard

March 27, 1961 - January 5, 2024