Roy Wade Stembridge, of Wylliesburg, passed away September 17, 2021 at the age of 75. He was a retired employee with Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. and a a Lifetime Member of the Bacon District Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief since 1998. Wade had a passion for farming, rabbit dogs and serving his community. He was the widower of Patsy Stembridge. Surviving is his son, Will Stembridge, daughter, Ashley Stembridge, grandchildren LeeAnne Stembridge, Landon Stembridge, and Alyssa Farrar, and a sister, Geraldine Quinn. Visitation will be held Sunday 5-8 p.m. at Bacon District Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Wylliesburg Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bacon District Vol. Fire Dept. PO Box 45, Wylliesburg, Va. 23976. Wood Funeral Service is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneralservice.com.