Caden Jacob Blumenshine

Caden Jacob Blumenshine, born August 28, 2007, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Wake Medical Center. Heaven has most certainly gained a special angel.

Caden is survived by his mother, Sarah Blumenshine Johnson and husband, Brian; father, Christopher Lee Earley; grandparents, Brenda and Tony Mabini, Magda Blazak, John Blumenshine, and Waylon and Pat Johnson; as well as a large extended family and a huge group of loving friends.

Caden was well-known in the community for his infectious love and kindness to everyone that he met. He was always willing to be the first to lend a hand and bring others together.

Caden loved motorcycles, four wheelers and most of all his bright red truck, Clifford. His hobbies included working on anything that had an engine and detailing them to perfection. Caden was an avid fan of classic cars and often attended Cars and Coffee throughout Wake County on any given Saturday Morning. He may have been the youngest attendee, but easily related to his fellow car enthusiast. He had recently started a summer job that he loved at Agri-Supply in Garner.

Caden was a rising senior at South Garner High School where he was a member of Future Farmers of America (FFA). He had plans after high school to attend a vocational program to continue to develop his knowledge and skills as a diesel mechanic.

In order to continue to keep Caden’s dream alive and honor him, a scholarship will be set up in his honor to support other graduating high school students in their pursuit of a trade/vocational degree.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Caden Blumenshine Vocational Scholarship Fund .

A celebration of life will be held for Caden from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Pavilion at Carriage Farm (1913 Pagan Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603). All those that knew Caden are welcome to attend.