Mr. Ervin Julius Cain, Jr., 91, was born on September 25, 1919 to Ervin and Elizabeth Chambers Cain in Bishopville, SC. He departed this life on October 30, 2010.
As a child he joined St. Mark Baptist Church in Bishopville, SC. He moved to Winston-Salem, NC as a young adult.
Ervin was the last living sibling of twelve children.
Ervin, known as "Dick" to his family and "June Cain" to his friends, married Annie Mae Davis in 1939. They were married for 68 years until her homegoing in 2007. To their union, they were blessed with ten children.
Ervin was a hard worker and had a love for sports. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy and NY Yankees fan. Ervin was employed by Southern Railroads and RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, until he became self- employed as a scrap metal dealer.
Ervin had a love for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He enjoyed riding them around in his truck and spoiling them. He was always seen at their sporting events.
He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories, his children, James A. Cain, Franklin Cain (Linda), James Larry Cain, Adam Ronnie Cain (Karen) of San Jose, CA, Shelia Caldwell (Levell), Marilyn Dunlap (Carl), Vickie Cross (Clark), Patricia Spann (Cedric), Ervin Cain of Santa Clara, CA, and Gwendolyn Glenn (Randy); two of his grandchildren that he reared in his home, Felicia Cain of San Jose, CA, and Brandon Cain; 25 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great- great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Barbara Davis; devoted nieces, Barbara Clyburn, Olinia Ricketts, and Willa Davis; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Ervin's daughters were very instrumental in his care after his health failed. His son Larry was his primary caregiver and a great help to him. His grandson, Jimmy Caldwell, Jr., was an angel sent in helping with his care. Carl Dunlap "Wockie", his son-in-law, stepped in and was there for doctor's appointments and anything he needed.
Mr. Cain's Homegoing will be conducted at 12noon Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, with Pastor Robert Edmond, Jr., officiating and Elder Hilton Stone, Jr., eulogist. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 7:00pm until 8:30pm on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. John Card, Senior Services, Cancer Society, Hospice Care, and Fairway Home Care.