In Memory: John Wade, 53, Enjoyed Family, Golf, Clemson Football

Editor's note: the following obituary was submitted by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

John Wade, 53, of Alpharetta, GA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at his home. John was born on May 24, 1964, in Greensboro, NC. After graduating from Grimsley High School, he attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado for two years.

He earned his bachelor's degree from Clemson University where he was a walk-on for the Tigers football team during his senior year. He earned a master's degree from Georgia Tech and began a career as a mechanical engineer. John was an accomplished scuba diver, pilot, and boat captain.

John attended North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, and enjoyed serving as a coach for his daughters’ Upward Basketball and Eagle Stix Lacrosse teams. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, playing golf, exercising and watching Clemson football.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Wade. He is survived by his wife, Judy Knight Wade, and two daughters, Annie and Molly; his mother, Betty Wade; his sister and brother-in-law, Ginny and John Payne; his niece and nephew, Elizabeth and Steven Payne; his mother-in-law, Betty Knight; 4 brother-in-laws, 2 sister-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Friday, July 7 at 2 p.m. at Northside Chapel in Roswell, with Evan McLaughlin officiating. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, July 6 from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, July 7 at 1 p.m. until the service at Northside Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to North Fulton Community Charities or Police Benevolent Association.

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