Pocahontas - Billy “Bill” Ralph Wade, 77 of Pocahontas departed this life on November 21, 2025, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.

He was born on December 5, 1947, to the late Walter Wade and Darlene Collins Wade in DeVall’s Bluff, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Darlene Wade; son, Michael David Wade; siblings, Raymond Wade, Terry Wade, Eddie Wade, Alfred Wade, Ailline Wilmith and Roxy Ellis.

He is survived by his children, Billy Dewayne Wade and Trisha Wade; grandchildren, Aurora Wise, Taitumn Wise, Evan Wise, Lorna Burcham, Fallon, Derek and Heather Wade, Mackenzie Wade, Liz (Chris) Maiden and Brandon Wade; he also leaves behind many great-grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Pogue, Clint Wade, and Mike Wade, Francis Wade and Mary McDougle along with numerous other family and friends.

Cremation has been chosen as final disposition.