Jackie "Wade" Tooley (Hartville)'s Obituary
Jackie “Wade” Tooley, son of Harry James and Mary Elizabeth Ford Tooley, was born April 14, 1949 in Hartville, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, November 25, 2012 in his home, near Hartville, at the age of sixty-three years, seven months, and eleven days.
On January 10, 1967, Wade was united in marriage to Betty Jean Cutbirth and together they have shared the past forty-five years.
Wade was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Rita Tooley, Goldie Jones, Mary Starks, Tom Tooley, Jerry Tooley, Silver Tooley, James Tooley, Jim Tooley, and Little Joe Tooley.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of the home; his children, Elizabeth Thomas and husband Ted of Springfield, Missouri, Harry Tooley and wife Shannon of Hartville, Missouri, Jack Tooley and wife Kristina of Norman, Oklahoma, Christine Harkey and husband Daniel of Mansfield, Missouri; grandchildren Eric Thomas, Cole Tooley, Chase Tooley, Destiny Schafer, and Jackie Tooley; great-grandchildren Kolbi and Brantley Thomas; his siblings, Delsie Hasting of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Mary Ann Wilson and husband Dave of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Henry Tooley of Edwards, Missouri, Ruby Kennedy and husband Charles of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Bob Tooley and wife Marjorie of Hartville, Missouri; a nephew who always stood by his side and worked with Wade every day, Jack Tooley; a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and many dear friends.
Wade was born in Hartville and moved to Kansas City for a brief period of time and worked in a semi truck repair shop. He moved back to Hartville and at the age of thirteen started working in the car business for Lester Crisp. He later started his own shop, “Wade’s Auto Sales,” where he worked at rebuilding and selling automobiles. Wade owned and operated his business until his passing. He also served as a Wright County Deputy Sheriff for many years.
His family was his main priority in his life. Wade worked hard to provide for his family, and his grandchildren were the light of his life. His pet poodle, “Toodles,” was very special to him. Wade shared a special bond with his nephew, Benny Harrison, and enjoyed having coffee with Benny and his family every Saturday morning. His sister Ruby and her husband Charlie always stopped for visits, and Charlie had made Wade many cars and yard ornaments out of wood.
In his spare time, “George” enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, watching westerns, playing cards and his juice harp, and listening to and collecting country music albums.
Wade was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories he has created for his family and many dear friends.
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