Wade – Bobby Ray Wade, age 77, of Hilliard, Florida passed away with his family by his side on June 15, 2020. He was born on June 14, 1943 in Alma, Georgia to Carl and Buleah Wade. Bobby moved to Hilliard from Alma in 1961. Bobby enjoyed horses, hunting and fishing. Bobby also enjoyed gathering with friends at his tree in Kings Ferry where they enjoyed playing cards and socializing. Bobby had a big heart and loved his family dearly. Bobby was also an avid Florida Gator fan and loved to shout, "It's Great to be a Florida Gator." He also did not hide his support for Donald Trump so in Bobby's honor please vote Trump 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Bethany Lee Wade, brother, Boe Wade and sisters, Betty Crowder and Ruth Harrell.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jurney Wade of Hilliard, FL; children; Cynthia Wade of Hilliard, FL, Bobbie Jean Wade of Hilliard, FL; brother, Teddy (Debbie) Wade of Waycross, GA; sisters, Barbara Coggin of Waycross, GA, Eula (Herman) Matthews of Alma, GA, Anne Wade of Hilliard, FL; grandchildren, Rustyn Reed, Dillyn Edwards, Dalton Luce, Daniel Luce, Denver Luce, Madison Tradd, Bodhi Armstrong; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Bobby's life will be held Thursday, June 18, 2020 at    10: 00 a.m. at Buford Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Marvin Lee officiating. The pallbearers will be Rustyn Reed, Dillyn Edwards, Dalton Luce, Daniel Luce, TJ Armstrong, Denver Luce, Madison Tradd and Bodhi Armstrong. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.