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Wade Garrison Williams

1971 - 2020

Wade Garrison Williams obituary, 1971-2020, Los Angeles, CA

BORN

1971

DIED

2020

Wade Williams Obituary

March 3, 1971 - October 22, 2020 The Lord decided to return one of his angels home on October 22, 2020. This 49-year-old angel was known as Wade Garrison Williams. Wade passed away unexpectedly at a private residence in Los Angeles, CA amongst friends and love ones.Wade was born on March 3rd 1971 in Livingston, New Jersey (grew-up in South Orange, N.J.) to Woodie G. Williams Sr. and Ruth E. Waters-Williams and was a resident of Los Angeles, California for more than 20-years. Wade earned his B.A. degree in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College in Boston, MA and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Inc. Wade had an illustrious career as the owner of his own upscale event planning business called LA Picnic where he worked for well-known corporate and private clients throughout the globe. Wade loved to travel across the world and enjoyed skiing, music, volunteering for children causes, and participating in his Soul Cycle classes.Family and friends will be scheduling various memorials for Wade through-out the United States in tribute to his memory and loving nature.Wade is survived by his mother (Ruth "Silky" Waters), brother (Woodie G. Williams Jr.), sister in-law (Misty Wedgeworth-Williams), fiancé (Christopher De Haan), one niece (Ruth Williams), one nephew (Woodie G. Williams III), and an abundance of other loving family members and friends.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 21, 2020.

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Woodie G. Williams Jr.

March 5, 2025

For my baby brother Wade. You are greatly missed BUT strongly remembered! Love you brother! Woodie Jr.

Natalie Jarman

March 4, 2025

Silkie and Woody thinking of you both. Missing Wade always. Just wanted to send my love and I know with his Birthday passing it is never easy. Just know you are thought of and sending much love

Natalie

Woodie Williams Jr.

November 15, 2021

To my brother,

We miss you so much! Is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you!

Love your older brother.

Misty Wedgeworth-Williams

August 10, 2021

I lost my mentor and outside of my husband my best friend.

Leta Lucy

November 29, 2020

I met Wade at Ammo doing catering in the late 90’s. I immediately was drawn to him and his amazing energy. We worked together over the years as he employed me for different events throughout LA county. Every time we worked together I learned something new. His touch to any event he did made the entire thing feel like you were wrapped up in engaging yet relaxing, delicious luxury. He made me laugh heartily. I revered his experience and extensive knowledge. I loved him. I love you Wadey Wade. I will, as I have until now, continue to think about you with adoration, smiles and gratitude ❤

Shawn Holley

November 22, 2020

Wade and I were friends through SoulCycle. That community of friends is so close that we call each other “SoulFam” and that’s what Wade was to me. His bright smile and joyful spirit lit up every class and I will miss him so much.

NOLA William's Smith

November 21, 2020

Couldn't help but love him

Jameson Buston

November 21, 2020

We will all dearly miss Wade's wonderful energy and joyful spirit. Please feel free celebrate Wade by visiting our constantly evolving living memorial where you can join in on our blog, leave comments and post memories and photos at https://wadewilliamslegacy.com
We love you, Wade!

Jonathan Darr

November 21, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear of Wade’s passing. I worked with Wade for about four years at Ammo, where we both got our start in catering. Wade was a true one of a kind. He was loud, proud, and so much fun to work with. He was the life of the party. I got to work with home again a couple of times in the last few years and it was so good to reconnect with him. He was generous and always had a quick retort. Rest In Peace my friend.

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