Wade Franklin Hildreth, 80, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was born December 5, 1941 to the late Lacy Monroe Hildreth and Myrtle Ratliff Hildreth. He is also preceded in passing by his wife, Lisa Hildreth; daughter, Lori Hildreth; and brother, David Hildreth. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Wade is survived by children, Amie Hill (James), and Chad Hildreth (Jodi); grandchildren, Chloe Hildreth, and Cale Hildreth; siblings, Charles Hildreth and his fiance, Katrina Davis, Betty Tant (David), Barbara "BJ" Kiker (Paul); and numerous nieces and nephews. Wade was a life-time member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He also loved to travel around the country to bird watch. Wade was also musically talented, he could play any instrument that had strings. He was a man who had a charming sense of humor that could light up any room. Wade will be truly missed and cherished in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Victory Junction Camp which is an organization to help children with special needs at https://victoryjunction.org/the-gift-of-camp/ or to The Carolina Bird Club at https://www.carolinabirdclub.org/ Holland Funeral Service is serving the Hildreth Family.