Jerry Voynoite Wade

Jerry Voynoite Wade, 80, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away on October 24, 2026. He was born on October 2, 1946, to Herald Vose and Mildred Davis.

At around three years of age, Jerry was adopted by Bernie Wade and Opal Shaw, who raised him in Malvern, Arkansas. He married Nikki Jestice, and they shared 51 years of marriage. Together, they enjoyed traveling, and Jerry had the opportunity to visit 48 states. He also enjoyed reading and was a devoted Razorbacks fan.

Jerry worked as an archivist for the Arkansas History Commission, now known as the Arkansas State Archives. He also worked for the Department of Human Services, where he served as the Administrator of Materiel Management. Jerry proudly served in the military, attaining the rank of first lieutenant and later captain while serving in Korea. He ultimately retired from the Army Reserves after 14 years of service, having attained the rank of major.

Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Nowalk (Margie), Larry Vose (Caty), and David Brownley; and his sister, Charelaine Krout (Bill).

He is survived by his wife, Nikki Wade; his brother, Danny Vose of Lafayette, Louisiana; his sisters, Christine Dillon (Jerry) of Twin Falls, Idaho; Linda Youngblood of West Memphis, Arkansas; and Charlotte Smith (Bob) of Colfax, Indiana; and his nieces and nephews, Opal Krout of Inola, Arkansas; Lily Krout of Bethany, Oklahoma; Mary Erwin of Plano, Texas; Sherry Albright of Waveland, Arkansas; Penny Smith of Havana, Arkansas; Kristy Dillon of Kissimmee, Florida; Darcy Dillon of Twin Falls, Idaho; Lisa Hruza of Rupert, Idaho; Michael Vose of Gig Harbor, Washington; and Brandy Bardelben (Randy) of Colfax, Indiana.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 2:00-4:00 PM at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home.