Jimmie Wayne Cain, 84, of Fremont, OH passed away on March 29, 2021 at Elmwood Communities in Fremont, OH with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1936 in Caledonia, OH the son of Shirley Eugene and Geneva (Landis) Cain. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School. Jimmie served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 and received the Good Conduct Medal. He married Sharon Smith on May 22, 1960 at Memorial United Methodist Church in Caledonia, OH and she survives. He worked for Singer Controls and then was a dispatcher at Roadway Express for twenty-five years until he retired. After retirement he went back to work for five years in the office at Ludlow Composites.
Jimmie was a member of Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and volunteered for many years. He also volunteered at Memorial Hospital and Share and Care. Jimmie loved to take Sunday Drives which always ended with an ice cream stop. He loved to travel and made it to almost every state. Jimmie was and avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns fan. He also loved to attend his grandchildren’s sporting and band events.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Sharon Cain, Fremont; daughters, Kandi Cain and Karen (Mark) Foos both of Fremont; grandchildren, Zach (Courtney) Foos, Becca Hillman, Brett (Hannah) Foos and Alec (Ellie Mathews) Foos; great grandchildren, Lainey and Vincent Foos.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Bill Cain, Eugene Cain, Joan Clutter, Glenna Baker, twin infants, Hollis and Wallis Cain and Dale Cain.
Visitation: Friday, April 9, 2021, from 3 – 7 pm and Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 10 – 11 am at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
The use of face masks is required while indoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Memorial services: Saturday, April 10, 2021, 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Parkinson’s Foundation or Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church.
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Alison & Steve Minnich
Kandi and family,
I enjoyed working your dad at Ludlow many years ago and bumping into at the Elks.
My condolences to your entire family and thinking of you in the days ahead.
Alison & Steve Minnich
Kandi and family,
I enjoyed working your dad at Ludlow many years ago and bumping into at the Elks.
My condolences to your entire family and thinking of you in the days ahead.
Donna L Messer
Sorry to hear Jim passed away. He always brought a smile to my face when I worked with him at Ludlow.
Dave and Mary Miller
To Sharon and family: Know that Mary and I are lifting all of you up in prayer. Also know that Jimmie is now wrapped up in God’s loving arms and a chorus of angles are singing “Welcome home thy good and faithful servant. Job well done”. We could not have had better neighbors. God bless you all.
Erin & Tony Hintze
Karen & family, We are so sorry for your loss
Pat and Randy Kingsborough
Karen and Mark, and extended family.
Prayers and sympathy are sent with our condolence. A father is a treasure, and I’m sure your blessings from memories will carry you through this miserable time.
Al Gorman
Dear Sharon,
Diane and I have you in our prayers. You and Jim were two of the best people in our years in Fremont and at Hayes Memorial.
Al Gorman
Bob & Kathy Ochs
Sharon condolences go out to you and your entire Family. We have never forgotten you guys and the great fun and memories we enjoyed together with You and Jimmie. You were great neighbors and Friends.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Bob & Kathy Ochs