James Wade Souther
April 9, 1931 ~ March 2, 2011
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fletcher – James Wade Souther, 79, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Universal Healthcare Center.
He was the son of the late Fred Lee Souther and Elizabeth Scaggs Souther Grant and husband of the late Peggy Joyce Shipman Souther, who died in 2009. Wade was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Souther.
Wade was a diesel mechanic; owner of Wade's Truck Service and enjoyed fishing. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his daughter Sharon Lipe and her husband, Ralph, of Fletcher; granddaughter, Kelly Cook and her husband, Shane, of Fletcher and a sister, Sarah Bugg and her husband, Joe, of Charlotte.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Reverend Todd Reynolds. Burial will follow in Green Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 Friday at the funeral home on Long Shoals Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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Wade was special to me I really enjoyed caring for him through hospice if there is anything you need dont hesitate to give me a call.
Sharon and Ralph: We were very, very sorry to hear about Uncle Wade. It’s so hard to believe that he and Daddy are both gone now. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Dear Sharon and family: I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Sharon, Ralph, Kelly and Shane….I love you guys so much and wanted you to know that you are in my prayers and thoughts today. Love you all!!
Sharon, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was blessed with a wonderful daughter who took very good care of him. God bless all of you.
Sharon and family– So sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Sharon and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. The coming days will be very difficult and please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lean on your good memories, each other and God for the support you need.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tina McCall
Sharon and Family,
Our prayers go out to you with hopes that the good memories of your father will give you comfort during this time.
Shannon & Carrie Calton
Sharon and Family, Your Daddy was the sweetest man and he loved you all so much. He got away from me again…this time he was free to go wasn’t he? He told me once that locked doors were meant to be opened. May you find peace in knowing he is happy now and free.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sharon And Family, May God BE With You In your Time Of Grief. Your Mom And Dad were Special To Me.
Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant each of you peace during this time of your loss. I love you very much!!!
Sharon,Ralph,Kelly and Shane.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wade always called me buy my last name .I liked that.
Sharon and family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon, please know i have lifted many prayers for you since you called last week. Remember no regrets, you have been a faithful & loving daughter. Please take care of you and keep me posted.
Love and prayers to you and your family.
Kathy Greenwood