George LaVern Wade, 72, Chetopa, died the afternoon of Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home.
Born June 22, 1952, in Akin, South Carolina, George was the son of Wilbur Bryan and Lula Belle (Brown) Wade in. As a young boy, he moved with his family to California, where he grew up and attended school. He honorably served in the United States Army.
For a number of years, George worked as a janitor at a federal courthouse in Washington state. He also worked in a flour mill.
He enjoyed tinkering with train sets and tracks, woodworking, making nicknacks and painting. Watching movies was also a favorite pastime.
George was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Carol Kalaho and Lois Neal.
Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Wade of Porterville, Calif.; two sisters – Phyllis Grace and Marsha Boyer, both of Chetopa.
No service is planned. Cremation is under the care of the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.