James Wesley "Jim" Wade

North Augusta, SC.......James Wesley “Jim” Wade entered into rest on July 16, 2024 at the age of 77.

He was born on October 22, 1946 in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Charles and Dollie Wade.

Jim earned a Bachelor's degree in Bible Theology from Toccoa Falls Bible College in 1972 and Master’s of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in 1976, after which he ministered in Cable Wisconsin and Marquette Michigan. He also served as a Captain in the United States Air Force for ten years as a Chaplain from 1985 to 1995. He was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal; the Air Force Training Ribbon and Overseas Long Tour Ribbon; the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and Longevity Service Award. For the last five years of his time in the Air Force, he served in support of operation Desert Storm/Shield. He was a member of the American Legion, volunteering his time to help with the many services of the Legion.

Owing to his service in the armed forces, his family relocated several times, living in Minnesota, Michigan, Nevada, England, California and Tennessee before making their home in North Augusta in 2016. In his free time, Jim loved to read, his favorite book was The Lost Fleet. He was also an avid DIY'er having built several storage sheds including a pottery shop for his beloved wife, Marian. He enjoyed having friends and family over for supper, building many lasting memories over a home cooked meal. He was a member of Midland Valley Community Church of the Nazarene.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marian Virginia Wade; two sons, John Charles Wade and Timothy James Wade; a brother, Donald G. Wade; and a sister, Janice Lee Wade.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Rowland-Ford Funeral Home. A funeral service with United States Air Force honors will be conducted at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 AM, Pastor David Gallimore officiating.

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