Cavin served as mayor from 1975-79. He had been a councilmember since 1969.
As founder of a profitable office supply business, Cavin was abenefactor of the University of North Carolina. He had arrived at theuniversity during the depression from his Troutman home with $1.05 in hispocket.
Always grateful for the difference the university played in hislife, Cavin included Carolina in his will and created an insurance policythat benefits the university.
Cavin is survived by a son, Winston. Another son, Wade L. Cavin Jr.,died in a car accident in 1964 at the age of 19. Cavin's wife Jean diedin 1989.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at St.Paul's Lutheran Church in Durham. Visitation will be from 7 - 9 p.m. atHall-Wynne Funeral Home at 1113 W. Main St.
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