Howard Wade

Howard Wade, 82, of Tavares, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. Born in Astatula, Florida, he graduated from Tavares High School Class of 1949. He received his BA & Master's Degrees from the University of North Alabama (Florence State). He retired after 32 years in Education; 22 as principals in Hernando County. He was at Mitchell Black Elementary in Brooksville for his last 9 years. Howard was a member of First Baptist Church, Tavares, was a member of the Bahia Shrine where he was the past president of the Tin Lizzies. He served in the Marine Corps during Korea. Howard is survived by 4 children; 3 step-children; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Tavares on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. The family will receive friends at the Church prior to the service from 9:30 till 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Youth Ministry at First Baptist Church, 124 North Joanna Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.