Mr. Jackie Joseph Wade

February 11, 1936 - November 26, 2020

Jackie Joseph Wade died November 26, 2020 in Cumming, Georgia. He was 84. A longtime resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean Wade of Alpharetta; his children, Jackie “Drew” Wade (Symantha) of Cumming, GA, Denise Wade Carnes (Gary) of Cumming, GA and Patty Wade Adams (Gregg) of Dawsonville, GA; his grandchildren, Dalton Wade (Ivey Smith), Shanna Oliver (Craig), Seth Carnes, Preston Adams (Maddie) and Harrison Adams; and his great grandchildren, Aubree and Bellamy Oliver. Jackie was born on February 11, 1936 in Cumming, Georgia to James Benoil and Ruby Viola (Boles) Wade. He graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia in 1955. He served in the National Guard and was a Member of the Alpharetta Fire Dept. He worked for the Lovable Company in Buford, GA for 41 years. “Daddy was a dedicated baseball and softball coach and an avid fisherman. He was also well-known as the lawn care guy to many long-time residents of Alpharetta. He will truly be missed” A funeral service will be held at Northside Chapel in Roswell, GA on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at 1:00pm. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 5-8 pm and for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Alpharetta, GA. The Alpharetta Fire Department will serve as honorary pallbearers.