He was married June 22nd, 1956, to Dolly Louise Cowart.
Drafted into the Army in 1960, he dutifully served the United States of America until being honorably discharged in 1964 after achieving rank of Specialist 4th Class.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Carrie Wilson; and son, Billy Wade Gage.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dolly Louise; stepfather, Calvin Wilson; daughters, Wanda and husband Elton, and Barbara and husband Henry; grandchildren, Chelsea (Scooter Poot), Travis (Pistol) and wife Jessica, and Austin (Stinkpot); and great-grandchildren, Barrett, Calhoun, Reagan, Walker and Ruby.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7