Ronald “Wade” Slane, of Kenedy, Texas was born on September 14, 1943 in Hillemann, Arkansas to Bessie Daniel Slane and Beecher Slane passed away on July 29, 2020 at the age of 76. Mr. Slane retired from Shell Oil Company on October 31, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Elsie Connor and brother J.L. Slane. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Ford Slane of Kenedy,TX; his daughter: Dyvonne “DeeDee” Orsak (Dave) of Lake Charles,LA, grandchildren: Shannan Wallack, Kye Maddox, KayCee Orsak, Blake Orsak; 4 great grandchildren: Braden, Avery, Owen, Wyatt; brother: Larry (Carolyn) Slane, of Elizabeth, AR; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Eckols Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel. Interment to follow in the Kenedy Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rob Underbrink, Kye Maddox, Dave Orsak, Pat Tam, Patrick Tam and Kevin Tam. If attending-please  wear your face mask into funeral home and into chapel-(No Exceptions!)- Practice the Social Distancing Rule- no gathering (congregating) will be allowed to keep you safe and most especially the  family at this vulnerable time. Please pay your respects and be mindful to others that may be waiting to  make their way into the chapel to pay their respects.  Memorials may be made in Ronald’s  memory to the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL. 17, Chicago,IL 60601.