Charles Frank Cain 1946-2023

Posted Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:28 am

Charles Frank Cain passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2023, at his home.

He was born Sept. 24, 1946 in Kilgore to Henry and Dorothy Harper Cain. Charles graduated from Quitman High School in 1965. After graduation he went to work in Dallas for Dallas Power and Light until 1971, then went to work for Southwestern Electric Power Co. and retired in 2002. He was happiest RVing, being boat captain for the high school fishing team and going to the College World Series each year in Omaha, Neb.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy Stanberry Cain; brothers, Bob Cain and wife Yvonne, Larry Cain and wife Tommie, and Scooter Cain; aunt, Evelyn Harper; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy Cain; and sister-in-law, Ann Cain.

Funeral service for Mr. Charles Cain were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at Myrtle Springs Baptist Church with Pastor David Cook officiating. Graveside service followed at Myrtle Springs Cemetery. The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations.

Memorial donations in memory of Charles can be made to:

Myrtle Springs Cemetery Association

1055 W State Hwy 154

Quitman, TX 75783

Hospice of East Texas

4111 University Blvd

Tyler, TX 75701

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