John Michael Wade, 59, born on December 16, 1965, in Laurel, MS, entered his eternal home on November 18, 2025, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS, surrounded by family. He was the beloved son of Carrol and Sandra Wade.

Mike, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by his father, William "Carrol" Wade, paternal grandparents Mr. John Earl Wade, Mrs. Rovenia Hunnell, Mr. John Hunnell, and maternal grandparents Mr. Lavell Cockrell and Mrs. Audrey Cockrell.

He is survived by his mother, Sandra Cockrell Wade, brother, Richard "Ricky" Wade, son Michael Wade, and daughter, Tabitha Wade. He also leaves behind several beloved cousins and friends.

After his graduation from West Jones High School, Mike joined the US Navy where he proudly served for 11.5 years as a welder. After the Navy, he worked in Laurel until he became a truck driver for Werner, where he was able to travel the country with his son, Michael, for many years before he retired.

Mike was a skilled woodsman and enjoyed spending time in his wood shop building things for others. He also loved all things Alabama Crimson Tide and could often be seen sporting an Alabama shirt no matter where he was at. He would always give a hearty "Roll Tide" to any other Alabama fan who crossed his path.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in 1204 B Ave, Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00AM at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Ellisville, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellisville, MS. Bro. Roy Crouch and Bro. Mitchell Pearce will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797.

The Pallbearers will be Tim Graves, Don Jefcoat, Lewis Husband, Wade Clark, Dwight Jones, and Preston Welch. The honorary pallbearers are David Harrison, James Walley, Preston Pruitt and Toby Ramagos.

Mike was a loving and kind man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family would also like to say a special thanks to the staff of Forest General Hospice and the

Asbury Hospice House for their care and compassion during this difficult time.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com