Jesse Linwood Wade Jr.

June 4, 1936 - April 24, 2022

Conway, SC Mr. Jesse Linwood Wade, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 24, 2022 in the presence of his loving family. Mr. Wade was born June 4, 1936 in Florence, SC and was the son of the late Jesse Linwood Wade, Sr. and the late Ruth Stanley Wade. He received a B.A. in Economics from Wofford College and was a real estate broker for 40 years, retiring from Beverly Homes. Mr. Wade also served in the Army Reserves. He was a long-time member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and deacon. Mr. Wade was very actively involved in the community and served as treasurer for the Shriners Pedalers. He was very meticulous about his yard and lawn, enjoyed exercising and running 5k marathons, and took great pride in his work. He was a dedicated Christian whose faith continued to shine in spite of sickness. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wade was predeceased by two brothers, Charlie Wade and Stanley Wade; one sister, Betty Wade Brunson; and infant daughter, Jennifer Leigh Wade. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Catherine Harrell Wade; his daughters, Stephanie Wade Gardner (Jeffrey Edward Gardner) and Stacey Wade Benton; his grandchildren, Courtney Lynn Gardner, Nicholas Edward Gardner, Elizabeth Grace Gardner, Sami Rain Benton, and Jesse "Ace" Benton; his sister-in-law, Sue Nelle Wade; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Alice Wise. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, 606 Beaty Street, Conway, SC 29526, officiated by Rev. Randy Riddle, Rev. Arthur Scott, and Rev. Watson Gunderson. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 100 Cherokee Road, Florence, SC 29501. The family will receive friends at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, Wednesday evening from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1619 Park View Road, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign the online guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.