George Leroy Wade Obituary
The passing of George Leroy Wade (Charlottesville, Virginia), born in Roanoke, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 18, 2025 at the age of 65. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Wade and Janet Wade. He is survived by: his wife Jennifer "Jenn" Butt; his sisters, Irene Wade (Ivan), Virginia "Ginny" Wade (Cliff), Janet "Tina" Wade-Utay (Art) and Kathryn Atkins (Chris); his nieces and nephews, Madelaine Wade (Jose), Bryan Atkins, Emily Dickinson Cothran (Evan), Hunter Atkins (Ashton), Samuel Dickinson and Beckett Wade (Willard); his great-niece Eliza Kahn (Chris); Madeline, Alice, Carmella, Jasmine, Janey and Chadwick.
If you feel so inclined, and in lieu of gifts or flowers, please give of your time or money to causes close to his heart or to yours
Hospice of the Piedmont
Compassion and Choices
Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Loaves and Fishes
Emergency Food Network
Charlottesville Free Clinic
The Shelter for Help in Emergency
The Haven
Planned Parenthood
Sexual Assault Resource Center
Public Radio (NPR) and Public Television (PBS)
Sarcoma Alliance
