Ronny Wayne Wade, 73, of Bella Vista Arkansas, passed away on December 26, 2022, in his sleep at home. He was born on February 14, 1949, to Joyce and HC Wade in Dyess, Arkansas.

After Ronny graduated high school, he joined the US Navy. After the Navy, he lived in Washington DC and was a Fairfax County Virginia Police Officer. During this time, he went to college at American University in Washington DC. After graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice, he moved to Houston, Texas and worked at NASA's Johnson Space Center and retired as Chief of Security in April 2004.

Some of his favorite things to do were spending time with his family and playing golf.

Ronny was predeceased in death by his brother, Robert Wade and sister, Mary Lou Wade.

He is survived by his wife, Louise; daughter, Christine Smith (Greg) of Houston, TX; Jeff Wade (Rebecca); his grandkids, Jaxson, Jesse, Alex of Dallas, TX; sister, Carolyn King (John); several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

No services will be held at this time, but a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.  On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.