Wade Hampton Dyson Jr. of Charlotte died peacefully on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at Cuthbertson Village at Aldersgate Retirement Community in Charlotte, NC.

Wade was born in Mocksville, NC on Dec. 13, 1940, the eldest son of Alice Evans Dyson and Wade Hampton Dyson Sr. He grew up in Mocksville where he was a graduate of Davie High School. He then attended Catawba College, graduating in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. It was at Catawba that he met the love of his life, Ellen Fairchild, and they married in 1965.

Wade faithfully served his country as an Army Medic in Vietnam. He went on to earn an MBA at Winthrop University and worked as a chemist in the textile industry. Throughout his career, he worked at many companies in NC and SC including Burlington Industries, Springs Mills, High Point Chemical, Proctor Chemical, Seydel, Genencor, and Dupont.  He was a lifetime member of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists and served as a guest lecturer at North Carolina State University.

Wade was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Mocksville for many years. He was also a dedicated member in other Methodist congregations as the family moved to various locations in NC and SC with his career.    

Wade was a loving, devoted father and grandfather, always patiently teaching, guiding, and leading by example.  He enjoyed several years of retirement on the family farm and was happiest out in the garden, the hay fields, and in the barn working on the tractors.

Wade will be greatly missed by his family:  his wife, Ellen Dyson; daughter, Susan Jones and her husband Brad, and their sons, Bennett and Reid; his sister, Faye Donohue and her husband Ed; and brother, Philip Dyson and his wife, Mary Kay.

A memorial service celebrating Wade’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 in the Ray Hall Chapel at Aldersgate, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Wade to: Via Health Partners (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region), 7845 Little Ave., Charlotte, NC 28226.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.

Online condolences: www.kennethpoeservices.com.