Billy Wade Malone, 65, of Walnut, MS, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born in Alcorn Co,, MS on April 3, 1952 to the late Bernard "Red" Malone and Daisy Hancock Malone. He was a retired carpenter. Billy enjoyed country music, NASCAR and his grandchildren. Billy had given his heart to God, and Heaven is now his home. Visitation is scheduled for 5 - 9 pm, Monday, May 1, 2017 and from Noon till service time, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Magnolia Funeral Home. A celebration of Billy's life will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories officiated by Bro. Jeff Haney and Bro. Alan Parker. Interment will follow in Oaks Hill Cemetery. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Billy's memory include his wife of 37 years: Pat Wilbanks Malone of Walnut, MS; his son: Jason Wade Malone and wife Maegan of Walnut, MS; his grandchildren: Austin Wade Malone, Brooklyn Nicole Malone, Addie Counce, and Andy Counce; his brothers: Jackie Malone and Tommy Malone and wife Regina all of Rienzi, MS; his sister: Evon Meeks of Tavares, FL; other relatives and a host of friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: Jimmy, Leon, Marshall, and Ladron Malone; and by his sister: Patricia Gail Malone. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.