Don Aldrich Cain

1942 - 2013

Don Aldrich Cain obituary, 1942-2013, Gadsden, AL

Don Cain Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2013.

Funeral services will be at 3p.m., Sunday, September 1st, at Collier-Butler Chapel for Mr. Don Aldrich Cain, 71, of Gadsden who passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2013. The Rev. Mat Alexander will officiate along with words spoken by Dr. Fred A. Malone Ph.D. Burial will be at Forrest Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services directing.
Mr. Cain was born February 21, 1942, the son of Roy Earl and Lois Dunklee Cain in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Southwest High School, Mankato State University, and the University of Minnesota. He was a Vietnam era veteran (1964-1966), a member of First Baptist Church as well as various professional and civic organizations. Mr. Cain was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company beginning in January 1967 with the Goodyear Squardon; working in the technical services division in various positions until retirement in 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Malone Cain; chosen children, Joe King (Anita) Chavers and Amy (Ricky) Smallridge; chosen dearest friend, Carolyn Chavers; chosen grandchildren, Hannah Elizabeth Chavers and Abby Cain Smallridge; sisters, Mrs. Diane Noble and Mrs. Sharon Nelson; brother-in-law, Dr. Fred (Deborah) Malone; close friend and cousin, David (Faye) Hindsman; nieces and nephews, Anne (John) Nolan, Sara (Greg) Hjort, Joanna (Todd) Jones, Joshua (Audra) Malone, and Jonathan (Jamie) Malone; and godchildren, Lance (Kristen) Lockridge and Matthew (Tiffany) Lockridge.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Skipper, Paul Foslin, James Adams, Walter Duke, James Turnbach, Benny Miller, Robert Glaze, and Rodger Armbrester.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Higgins, Dewitt Johnson, Roscoe Johnson, Dick Russell, and Earl Gibson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude's Research Hospital Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept, 142, Memphis, Tennessee, 38748.
Special thanks extended to the physicians and nurses of UAB Bone Marrow Center, Dr. Elquis Castillo, and Dr. John Wilborn.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday at Collier-Butler Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.collier-butler.com

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September 24, 2013

Dolores Chavers

Dearest Sandra,
More sympathy is with you now
Than words alone can tell...
For those who share your friendship
Share your recent loss as well.
*******
Love, prayers, and hugs,
Dolores, Bill and Paula, Diane, Debbie, and Mark and children

September 8, 2013

Sandra, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Don. I pray that as you return to your life, it will be filled with the glorious and precious memories of your life together.

September 7, 2013

May the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you now and forever. We love you and thank you for your joyful spirit to me and my family always.

Derrick, Robin, and Grace Miliner

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September 7, 2013

Beth Bourne

Mrs. Cain,

Prayers are going out to you and your family at this time. I remember you with such fondness and thanks and hope that you are comforted by an outpouring of love.

Beth Bourne - ESHS Class o '76

September 7, 2013

Mrs Cain I am so sorry to hear about Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jennifer Henderson Nadzadi ES Class of 1978

September 6, 2013

Tammy Johnson

Mrs. Cain,
I send to you my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Johnson ESH Class of 78

September 4, 2013

Kathye Vance

Sandra.....Whenever I saw Don, he always had a smile on his face. You can have sweet memories in the knowledge that he loved you unconditionally with all his heart. You are in my prayers. God bless.

September 3, 2013

Dana Pentecost

Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. It was a great pleasure to work with Don in regards to the Industrial Development Board. He would always come into the city legal department with a joke, a smile and maybe even something new he cooked. I loved hearing his stories, he will be missed.

September 3, 2013

Joanna Jones

Aunt Sassy, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Don was a wonderful uncle to me, and I always looked forward to our visits. I will miss his funny stories and his natural ability to make everyone smile. I love to think that he is now singing in perfect harmony.

September 2, 2013

Michael Beall

Sandra, I was so sorry to hear about Don. It has been a long time since I visited with him but always enjoyed his sense of humor.

September 2, 2013

MaryEason Dobbs

Sandra, I was shocked with the news of Don's passing as I didn't know of his illness. He will be missed terribly by me and his many friends. He was süch a good person.

September 1, 2013

Jerry Pullen

Sandra,
Don was a great person and he along with you meant a lot to so many kids. I was fortunate to be in that group. He lives on in a lot of hearts.

August 31, 2013

Mrs Cain Sorry to hear about Don. He was a special person. Loved working with him. Harold and Liz Jones

August 31, 2013

Mrs. Cain we send our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brent and Theresa Payne

August 31, 2013

The staff at Sterling House of Punta Gorda, Florida extend our sympathy to you during this sad time. We always looked forward to Don's visits and enjoyed his sense of humor.

August 31, 2013

Stephanie Lockridge

Sassy-we are heartbroken about Don-he was a great man-I thought about it last night-and I knew him for over 40 years! I will miss that smiling face-and his humor.You could always count on Don.I know you will be lost without him-he loved you so much!

August 31, 2013

Cindy Holaway

Mrs. Cain, I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. His wit brought a lot of laughter to us when he came by to see us in the City Legal Department during his time as a faithful member of the IDB.

August 31, 2013

Sandra Seals Payne

Praying for your family. I am sorry for your loss.

August 31, 2013

Steve & Deidra Arrington

Sandra:
Deidra and I are heartbroken to hear about Don. I have many great memories of visiting your home and Don was always a such gracious host. I will always be in Don's debt for giving me the encouragement to go back to school. Our thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time.

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