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Otis Wade Obituary

Otis Wade Jr. April 25, 1962- February 26, 2008 COLUMBUS, GA— Mr. Otis Wade, Jr. of 308 McCartha Drive, Columbus, passed Tuesday at his home. He was 45 years old. The son of Otis, Sr. and Dorothy Walker Wade of Columbus, Mr. Wade was born in Columbus, Georgia on April 25, 1962. He attended Baker High School and was employed at Grease Monkey on Gentian Blvd. Survivors, other than his parents, include: his devoted companion, Elizabeth Dawson of Columbus; six sisters, Frankie McCory (Willie), Darlene Wade, Leila Gunn (Wendell) and Ann Turpin of Columbus, Sylvia Ramsey (F.D.) of Atlanta and Peggie Sue Luke of Phenix City, AL; a host of aunts, uncles, sisters and a brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing Services for Mr. Wade will be Friday, 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc with Pastor Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Visitation is Thursday, 2 til 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Family member and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 12:45 PM the day of the service. Arrangements entrusted to the staff of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Feb. 27, 2008.

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Felicia Johnson

March 16, 2008

I want to say you are trutly miss but never forgot.

Victor Grimes

March 9, 2008

To the Wade Famliy,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your loved one. Otis will truly be missed. You are in my prayers.

Lichella Spikes-Emmanuel

February 29, 2008

"Jue" its sad to see you leave us in the flesh but we all know that you are in a far more better place than any of us. The long memories of joy and laughter will not be forgotten. We love and miss you already.
P.S. You still didn't give Tasha those two dollars lol (smile)

Chella, Moses, and Jeylan Emmanuel

Stephanie Wiley

February 29, 2008

To the Wade family my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. The Lord is good,a strong hold in the day of trouble and sorrow and he knoweth them that trust in him.

Gwen Spikes

February 29, 2008

"Junt" you will be truly missed!!!

your cousin,

Margo Williams

February 28, 2008

My condolences to the Wade family..

Fostine L. Collins & Family

February 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Wade family in their time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lashanda Grant

February 27, 2008

I will truly miss my uncle,Otis Wade Jr. We will always remember him as one funny uncle. All those wonderful memories and I now know that you are ok and with god. LOVE Always!

shacoria gary

February 27, 2008

i miss my uncle but i know your in a better place

Shaniqua Gary

February 27, 2008

Otis Wade "Jue" coming from the Dawson and Gary family we love and miss you with all our hearts.

linda brantley

February 27, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Delores Mitchell

February 27, 2008

To the Wade family,you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
DeeDee

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