Mr. Nikki Wade, age 48, of Covington passed away September 22, 2012.  He was born in Conyers, Georgia to the late Charles and Mary Jeane Wade on December 16, 1963; he grew up in Lithonia and attended Lithonia High School.  Nikki enjoyed being outdoors, spending time at the lake boating, fishing, camping and being with family.  He enjoyed watching the history channel and loved his animals; Jake, Trip and Opie. 

Nikki is survived by his wife Nora Etheredge Wade, his daughter Samantha Kay Wade of Covington, his siblings and their spouses; Tony and Malinda Wade of Jackson, Angela Wade Taylor of Conyers and Melanie and James Crowe of Social Circle.  He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; Jennifer Young, Lance Crowe, April Barrett, Mandy Wade, Brittany Hicks and John Norris along with other family and close friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Wade will be held at 2 O’clock Monday, September 24, 2012 at Zion Baptist Church with Reverend Wayne Rickard, Dr. Jim Martin and Reverend Reese Sanders officiating.  The family will receive friends at J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home from 3pm until 6pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012.  J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel, 2157 East Street SE, Covington, GA 30014 is in charge of arrangements. www.harwellfuneralhome.com