Rodney Edward Wade

Rodney Edward Wade (Pepaw) 74, of Valdosta, Ga. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 03, 2021. He was born to the late George Edward & Myrtle L. Wade. Rodney retired from the Georgia State Tourist Information Center. He was a loving Daddy & Pepaw to all. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his grandchildren, listening to football & music. He was of Baptist faith.
He is survived by his children, Wendy Wade Robinette, (Harold Robinette Jr.), Gabriel Boon, Valdosta, Lance & Tricia Wade, McDonough, Ga., Stephanie Wade, Lake Park, Stacie Thomas, Lake Park; 1 sister Anita Chandler, Colorado. He has 12 grandchildren, Kimberly & Jonathan Barrentine, Cody & Marisa Robinette, Gage Young, Sarah Wade, Micah Wade, Anna Grace Wade, Zoe Wade, Luke Peters, Amber Bennett, Wade Bennett, Kayla & Colton Guess, George Thomas Jr., 9 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 3 sisters and a special companion, Linda Golden.
Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, March 07, 2021 at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Berlin, GA, with The Rev. Clyde Sirmans officiating. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson Mclane Funeral Home. Please observe social distancing, CDC guidelines and wear a mask. The family would like to express their appreciation to Bethany Hospice for their compassionate care & support during Rodney's illness.