Wade L. James

May 9, 1957 - January 6, 2021

Wade L. James, 63, of Mason City, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. The son of Galyn Harold and Darlene Mae (Skilbred) James, Wade Lee was born May 9, 1957 in Mason City. He was raised in Mason City and attended Mason City Schools. In his early 20’s Wade married Dani Teeter and together they moved to Oklahoma, later returning to Mason City. The couple later divorced and Wade remained in Mason City. Wade loved nature and spending time in the woods, he enjoyed long walks, camping in tents, gathering with friends around the campfire, and setting off fireworks. He also enjoyed reading and cooking and had a knack for putting together new recipes! He loved his family and his close relationship with God. Some of Wade’s most cherished moments were spent with family and his girlfriend, Sandra Willis. Survivors include his siblings, Gray James, Wells, Minn., and Cynthia Hungerford, Gladstone, Ill.; nieces, Mandy (Ron) Wise, Sheffield, IA, and Gail (Eric) Thomas, Alden, Minn; nephews, Travis (Tami) Dodd, Mason City, Dylan James, Mason City, and Dalton James, Alden, Minn.; great nieces and nephews, Gabrielle, Amelia, and Charlette Thomas, Mia Dodd, and Trey, Trent, Lillian, and Dominic Wise; and significant other, Sandra Willis, Mason City. Wade is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and brother in law, Mark Hungerford.