Many community members, friends and family gathered for a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 13 to celebrate the new ownership of McRae’s Pharmacy to pharmacist, Andrew Thomas, ‘A.T’.
McRae began McRae’s Pharmacy in 1938. Mr. McRae’s daughter, Jane Wade, and her husband, Gene, continued the family business by faithfully serving the community until June of this year when they sold the business to Andrew & Charity Holt, both new pharmacists in Douglas.
Andrew is the grandson of entrepreneurs, Cecil & Lucille Holt and son of Howard & Kathy Holt, who currently own & operate Holt’s Bakery as well as Pastor Jowers Chapel. Andrew and Charity have one daughter, Jadyn, and look forward to continuing to serve the community as envisioned by Mr. A.T. McRae.
Gene Wade shared with the group that they could have looked the world over and not found a more perfect couple to take over the family-owned business. Even down to the first name of the owner being Andrew just like Mr. McRae. Jane Wade stated, “We are so excited for Andrew and Charity as they begin their new adventure. Gene and I will start our new retirement adventure but will cherish the years and memories always.”
The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce extends a heartfelt congratulations and many blessings for the Wade and Holt families as they each begin an exciting new phase in their lives.
Gene and Jane Wade