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Richard Bain Obituary

October 7, 1946 - May 14, 2011 OKLAHOMA CITY Richard Leon Bain, Sr., 64, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, in his home after a long battle with cancer. Richard was born October 7, 1946 in Springfield, MO to William and Helen Bain. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1977. He moved to Oklahoma in 1963 and graduated from Moore High School in 1964. He worked at Sparks Hospital in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He also worked at Health South in Oklahoma City and the past 25 years at the Presbyterian/OU Medical Center as Maintenance Engineer and as a supervisor the last three years. He worked at the Oklahoma Allergy Clinic part time and continued working part time for them after retiring in 2009 until leaving for health reasons. After retiring, he also partnered with his friend, Rick Forehand, in a smoked meat business, SmOkies Catering and Custom Smoked meats. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being with his family, friends and church family. Richard was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Norman, OK. He loved the Lord, and his faith never faltered during his long illness with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Georgia Lea Bain, of the home; brothers: Larry G. Bain of Virginia Beach, VA; Millard F. Bain and wife Barbara of Harrah, OK; Steven P. Bain and wife Kathy of Moore, OK; Ross A. Bain and wife Donna of Oklahoma City, OK; and William (Bill) H. Bain; sisters: Susan Bain Kedy of Oklahoma City, OK; and Cheryl Bain Johnson and husband Pat of Oklahoma City, OK; children: Helen LeMay of McLeod, OK; Angela Anders of Oklahoma City, OK; Richard L. Bain, Jr. of Greenwood, AR; Shawn Acker of Norman, OK; Jennifer Burrell of Moore, OK; and Troy Acker of Moore, OK; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Baby LeMay on the way; and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Wynona Bain Berry; brothers, Jerry M. Bain and Russell J. Bain; and one grandchild, Tristain Burrell. He was a loving husband, father, Papa and friend. He will be missed and forever in our hearts. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Norman, with interment following at Resthaven Memory Gardens. To share condolences, please visit www.ResthavenOKC.com

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Published by Oklahoman on May 17, 2011.

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Pam Angle

May 20, 2011

If I could talk to Richard one more time, I would tell him how much he enriched my life. I never saw him that he didn't have a smile on his face. He was always trying to keep us Allergy Clinic girls happy, and that wasn't easy. I will miss you Richard.

James Hall

May 18, 2011

It was an extreme pleasure knowing and working with Richard. Our thoughts are with the family and friends during this loss. He will truly be missed.

ruby r

May 18, 2011

I was very glad to have meet Richard he was a very nice and kind person always with a smile. A smile that will be missed.I am sorry for your lost my prayer are with the you and your family.

jeanice shropshire

May 18, 2011

Richard, If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever! Just wanted the family to know how much I appreciated and loved Richard. Remember and cherish all the good times, it will help you in your time of grief.

Angela Bain, Anders

May 17, 2011

My daddy was truly the greatest man Ive ever known and the biggest hero in my life. To know him was to love him. He could walk in a room of the most sour faced people and leave them all with a smile. His wonderful sense of humor is one of the things i will miss the most. The love and strength he showed me all my life has help me become the woman I am today. It is an honor and privledge to call him my Daddy and I will miss him everyday.
I love you with all my heart daddy and will look forward to the day we can be together again. Sleep with the angels daddy and I'll see you on the other side later.

debra brown

May 17, 2011

IT was truly a pleasure knowing Richard,And I will miss him and his cheerful smile.

Emma Hill

May 17, 2011

Richard I will miss you a lot and you are a very special brother in law. and you will remain in my heart forever.

Calum Bowie

May 17, 2011

Richard or just "Bain" as I used to call him when I was wee, you will be missed by everyone that your love touched.....
Calum & May (Scotland)

May 17, 2011

I ENJOYED WORKING AROUND RICHARD - HE WAS ALWAYS HELPFUL WHEN YOU WERE IN TIME OF NEED.
I KNOW THE LORD WILL KEEP YOU COMFORTED IN HIS GENTEL HANDS.
PAM HAMILTON - PRESBY

stephanie carney

May 17, 2011

I am so thankful to have know richard and will miss him dearly.

Angela

May 17, 2011

I will miss Richard alot. He was always cheerful and nice. I am so sorry for the family's loss he will be greatly missed.

Vera Kilgore

May 17, 2011

Love you and miss you.

Paige Walker

May 17, 2011

Richard,
My life was enriched just by knowing you. For me, you are the example strength and optimism. I am so thankful that the Lord allowed me to have you in my life.
I will miss you always.
Love,

Judy Vallor

May 17, 2011

Richard u was lovely husband and good family man am sorry that thing didnt work out for us. But life went on. We will missed you very much your ex-loveing wife Judy Vallor, and family Greenwood, AR

Garyl Geist

May 17, 2011

Richard,

You are a gentleman and a wonderful person. I will miss you as so many people will. God Bless.

Ginny Taylor

May 17, 2011

Richard is the kindest, sweetest man I have known and my heart truly aches that he is gone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and know he is very much missed but many, many people.

Lisa Mallory

May 17, 2011

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know, our thoughts and prayers are with you. From all of us at the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Kathy Loyd

May 17, 2011

I will miss Richard... He was always there to help with whatever needed to be done. He loved coming to work and doing things for "his girls."

Laura

May 17, 2011

So sorry for your lost

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