William Wade Cape, 91, of Granite Falls, departed this life to his heavenly home on Saturday April 26, 2025 at The Greens at Viewmont following a lengthy illness.
Wade was born on April 26, 1934 in Iredell County, to the late Stewart Cape and Nancy Laws Cape. He was a leather worker in the furniture industry, and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his three wives, Mary Emma Julian Cape, Lois Jackson Ollis Cape, and Juanita Kirby Cape; and two sons, Ricky Cape and Jeffery Cape.
Survivors include his brother, Roy Cape of Casar; his children, James Cape and wife Jodi of Salisbury, Barbara Eddins of Vale, Marvin Cape of Vale, Alvin Cape and wife Judy of Statesville, Danny Ray Ollis and wife Sue of Taylorsville, Rita Hollander of Granite Falls, Eddie Ollis of Hickory, Lisa Ollis Yount of Denver, and Freda Ollis Childress and husband Troy of Taylorsville; also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
A special thank you to Josh Ollis and Edward Pickert, for their loving care of Wade during his illness.
A Visitation and Reception will held in Wade’s memory from 2:00-4:00 P.M. on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations in Granite Falls.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service & Cremations of Granite Falls is serving the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Wade was a good man. I remember as a kid we would always be at his trailer. My dad and Wade would always be working on cars. Wade was there for my dad when he passed away.
I am sorry for your loss. Wade was a sweet Christian man. The family is in my prayers 🙏
I met this gentle man a year and a half ago. When he became my roommate at, The Greens of Viewmont, in Hickory. We got to share many memories of our friends and family; especially our four legged friends. Many of my friends met and loved Wade. I became great friends with his son James and wife Jodi. It was a pleasure getting to know him, I will miss him greatly!
My husband Joe and I, met Wade two years ago. He was always such a gentleman, so sweet and smart. We will miss you, my Friend. Heavens gain is our loss; rest in peace.
I only had the privilege of knowing Wade for a short period of time. He was such a kind and loving man, Our World was a better place with him in it. You will be missed my Friend, now you are out of pain and walking with the Angels!
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