Glen Solomon Wade

Glen Solomon Wade, 54, of Crawfordville passed away at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on December 28, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born January 4, 1961, to the late Arthur S. Wade and Earnestine M. Jones Harris-Green in Sanford, Florida. Glen was a graduate of Seminole County High School, Seminole County College and Florida A&M University where he received a degree in Elementary Education. While at FAMU, Glen was a member of the Marching Hundred, playing saxophone. During high school years, he was active in wrestling, weight lifting and cross-country running and received many awards and trophies. During his community college career he was a Florida Golden Boxing Champion in his flyweight class. Glen has been previously employed with Capital City Youth Service, Good Will Industries of the Big Bend GIBB Mabry Village, Wakulla Public Library and Bond Elementary School in Tallahassee. He served eight years in the Marine Corps Reserves and attained the rank of Sergeant. Glen was active as a volunteer. He was a mentor with the Wakulla County School System. He had served as chairman of the Tallahassee Alliance with Disabilities, vice president of the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, and vice chairman of the Transportation Disadvantaged Board. He was a fan of all sports and was an active follower of Wakulla football, wrestling and weight lifting as well as an avid fan of FAMU baseball and member of the Fence Club. Glen was a current member of the Spirit of Goodwill Community Band. He was also an organ and tissue donor. Glen is survived by his wife, Mary; his son, Glen S. Wade II of Gainesville, Florida; two step sons, Gregory Gibson and Russell Gibson both of Crawfordville, Florida; his step father, J.C. Green of Sanford, Florida; two brothers, Gregory Session El and wife Mary of Ft. Lauderdale and Geoffrey Wade of California; four sisters, Cynthia Turner of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Vickie Green-Williams of Fredrick, Maryland, Katrina Turner and Kim Green both of Sanford. He is also survived by three step sisters and six step brothers. Glen was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gloria Jean Harris. A Celebration of Glen’s Life will be held on January 16, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Capital City Garden Club, 626 Tram Road in Tallahassee. Dress is casual. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Glen’s honor. Amber Miller of Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements (850-926-3333 or www.bevisfh.com).

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Glen Solomon Wade

January 4, 1961 - December 28, 2015