Hundreds of people gathered at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the life of former Citadel High principal Wade Smith.
Smith, a well-known educator and popular basketball coach, died Friday night at the age of 50 following a brief battle with stomach cancer.
The “celebration of life” featured music and stories from his family and friends, including wife Sherry and sons Jaydan and Jaxon.
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The Wade Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund has been set up in his honour.
In line with Smith’s reputation for having a positive attitude and being a family man, his online obituary for Smith stated:
“In lieu of flowers Wade would suggest you spend time with your children and loved ones, toast your great friendships, keep things simple, keep things smooth, and keep things moving.”
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