Jerry Wade Obituary
Jerry Curtis Wade, age 67, of Citra, Florida, passed away on November 7, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1957, in Ocoee, Florida, a son of Huey and Bonnie Wade.
He loved to fish, garden & ride his Harley. He loved many dogs in his lifetime, but his last is, Riptide. Known to his younger generations as Ice Cream Jerry.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; son, Ricky Freytag; Brothers Ronnie & Randy; Sisters Kathy Hopkinson, Paulette Dillard, Lynn Hopkins, & Diann Wade: many nephews & nieces.
He is preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Linda Wade; Brothers Bobby & Ray Wade; Sisters Barbara Weedman & Irene Judd.
The Wade family will be having a Celebration of Life for Linda & Jerry Wade in the near future. Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
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