Roma Darwood Wade

Roma Darwood Wade, USCG (Retired), 77, of  Beaufort, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Countryside Village in Pikeville.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Munden Funeral Home, officiated by Mr. Anthony Nelson.

Roma was born on May 20, 1942, in Carteret County, and he was raised by his grandparents, Dan and Melissa Wade,  in the Promise Land which was dear to his heart. He attended Edwards Military School in Fayetteville, and he joined the US Coast Guard after graduation. He was career Coast Guard, obtaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer at retirement. After retirement, he formed Four Winds Marine Surveying. He loved the boating, fishing and was a passionate deer hunter. He shared his hunting skills with many young people, especially Anthony Nelson, Jr. who was like a son to him.

He is survived by his son, Roma Daniel Wade of Stafford, VA; daughter, Theresa Wade of Fredericksburg, VA; brother, Larry Wade and wife Becky of Tok, AK; sister-in-law, Joy Mobbill Collins of Falkland; special friends, Anthony Nelson and Gretchen Lewis; five grandchildren; and also many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Morrill-Wade.

The family will receive following the service at Munden Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Carteret County Humane Society at P.O. Box 357, Newport, NC 28570 or to the Salvation Army at P.O. Box 399, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations, Morehead City, NC.