Gonzales Co. TX OBITUARIES - Wade, George Washington December 16 1930
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Gonzales Inquirer, December 18, 1930
G. W. Wade Called to His Eternal Home

Gonzales lost another of her fine old citizens and prominent merchants in the
passing of G. W. Wade, who has laid aside earthly activities to enter into that
rest that remaineth to the children of God.  The end came at the family
residence this morning, December 16, at 4 o'clock.

His passing was not unexpected as he had been failing fast during the last week
or two, his condition having been critical for days.  He had been in ill health
for months, but bravely carried on as long as strength permitted, going to his
store daily.

Surviving Mr. Wade are his wife, two sons Mose Wade of this city, and Jim Wade
of Shreveport, La; a daughter, Mrs. A. V. Magill, and six grand children. 
Another daughter, Mrs. Darden Qualls preceded him to the great beyond some years
ago.  He also leaves a brother, Albert (sic--Hampton Luther)) Wade of Yoakum who
was at his bedside.

Mr. Wade was 72 years, 10 months and 8 days of age.

George Washington Wade was born at Cedartown, Ga, but came to Texas to make his
home when still very young.

For years he lived at Oak Forest where he was engaged in farming and the gin
business.  It was in 1908 that he moved to Gonzales opening up a hardware store
under the firm name of G. W. Wade and Company, one of the well known business
firms of the city at present, having been in business here for twenty two years.

A representative citizen, he served his city and this section, his adopted home,
giving unselfishly of his best.  A man of sterling character, christian
gentleman he was representative of the highest ideals of christian citizenship,
a man of vision and public spirited.  For a number of years he served as a
member of the board of trustees of the Gonzales Independent school district,
rendering able service as president of the board for some time.

Mr. Wade was a prominent Mason and Knight Templar, a member of the Gonzales
Lodge A. F. and A. M., of the Chapter and also Gonzales Commandry No. 11.

A member of the Baptist church for many years, he had been a member of the First
Baptist church of the city ever since he moved to Gonzales and took a earnest
and active interest in the work of the church as long as his health permitted,
having served as a deacon in the church and also as a teacher in the Sunday School.

Mr. Wade (___?) and honored all who knew him, a man who enjoyed the (???) and
esteem of all with whom he came in contact.

He was an affectionate and devoted husband and father, and was devoted to his
grandchildren.  

In the bereavement that has befallen his loved ones, they will have the sympathy
of scores of friends, heard over the county.

The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock when the services were
conducted at the family residence, his pastor, Rev. R. C. McCough, Rev. J. ...,
pastor of the First...and Rev. J. J. Wes... of the First Presbyterian...


Additional Comments:
G. W. wade was the son of Hampton George Wade and his wife, Mariah Adams.

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