Mr. Gene D. Wade

June 2, 1961 - January 20, 2018

Gene D. Wade, 56 of Crystal River, FL. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 20, 2018 while doing something he loved, “Cruising.” Gene was born June 2, 1961 in Peru, Indiana to Frank and Patricia Wade. He lived many of places while growing up, some including, Puerto Rico, Arkansas, Texas, and South Dakota before finally settling in Crystal River in 1997. While in Arkansas he attended The University of Arkansas, and he enjoyed cheering on his Hogs. He was a Real estate Broker, and joint owner along with his brothers and parents of Exit Realty Leaders; they were one of the first five franchises in 2000 to join Exit Realty in the United States. In the early 2000’s he was an active volunteer for The Habitat For Humanity board, and in 2005 active president for the Citrus County Realtors Association. He also took great pride in the years he served for The United States Air Force. He was an active member at Gulf To Lake Church where he faithfully attended for many years. He was a man of his faith, and walked the Christian way in every aspect of his life. Many who knew Gene knew him for his big personality, and you could also say he never met a stranger. Gene had many hobbies, Golfing with his dad at Crystal River Golf and Country Club (formerly Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club) where he was a member since 1998, he also enjoyed reading (he was known to have a good book in his hand), camping with his wife, and his beloved cruising. He was so excited when he and his wife received a platinum milestone for reaching their 25th cruise. He enjoyed coaching, basketball, baseball, and football youth leagues while his kids were growing up. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia Wade. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 20 years Sally Wade, his father Frank Wade, children Chad (Tanisha) Wade, Lance (Ryan) Ives, Lindsey (John) Hodgkins, and Amber Wade, Grandsons Dakota Wade, Chase Lomboy, Hunter Wade, Noah Hodgkins, Elijah Hodgkins, Isaac Hodgkins, and Granddaughters Tru Lomboy, and Grace Hodgkins, brothers Mike (Cindy) Wade, and Jim (Jenora ) Wade, and Nieces Taylor, Lauren, Faith (Nick ) Barney, Heather (Shannon) Goodman, Carmen (Craig) Kesselman, Michael Joyce Iannacone, also Uncles, Aunts, and many cousins in the area. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday January 27th at Gulf To Lake Church in Crystal River. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Citrus County in his name. Hooper Funeral Home and crematory assisted the family with arrangements.