Walter Hale Wade of Fishersville, Va. is at peace with his Lord. Walter passed away in the arms of his beloved wife, Linda Hallatt Wade on March 17, 2021.  Walter was preceded in death by parents, Billy Harman Wade Sr., Lucy Rhodes Irvine Wade, and a brother Edwin Irvine Wade.  He is survived by his wife Linda, brother, Billy Harman Wade Jr. of Greenville, Va., nephews, Billy Harman Wade III, Jamestown, In., James Robert Wade, Chambersburg, Pa., and Mark Andrew Wade, Staunton, Va.

Walter was born on March 16th, 1950 at Waynesboro Community Hospital and was raised in Fishersville. He was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School Class of 1969. Walter was drafted into the United States Army in 1970, and earned his Honorable Discharge in 1972.  He served his country in Germany, after marrying the love of his life, Linda, on February 20th, 1971.  They had a beautiful and loving marriage that lasted 50 years.

Walter was a spiritual man who was heavily engaged in his Church and Community.  He was a member of Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church all of his life.  Walter's dedication to serving, helping, and encouraging his family, friends, and church members was inspiring to anyone who had the privilege of meeting him.

Walter was passionate about hunting, and his 1933 Plymouth Coupe.  He was a competition marksman in rifles, pistols, and black powder, and loved his deer meat.  Walter was employed with the Augusta County School System for 30 years.  He also taught welding at Valley Vocation and Technical Center for 20 years. Walter earned his Eagle Scout Badge in 1966, and served as an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 11 in Fishersville for 28 years.

In lieu of flowers, his wife Linda asks that contributions be made to The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 11, Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church, Fishersville.  A memorial in his honor will be held at a later date.