Gerald Wade Carver, age 58, Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carver was born in Douglas, GA on October 1, 1952 to the late Harold Allen and Lessie Anderson Carver. He was self employed in the construction business as a painter/carpenter. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Sims Chapel with interment following in the Salem Church Cemetery. Survivors include: son: Richard Wade Carver, Axson, GA; Wingate ( Amy) Wesley Whitley, Tifton, GA; brother: Elzie Wayne Carver, Douglas, GA; sisters: Jo Carolyn Reed, Douglas, GA, Mary W. Paul, Zepherhills, FL; grandchildren: MacKenzie Carver, Bayli Carver, Lauren Whitley and Ryan Whitley. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.