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Harold Cain Obituary
Mr. Cain was born in Perkinston, MS, and had been a longtime resident of the coast. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a pioneer of the nursing home industry in Mississippi. He had been in the nursing home business for the past 50 years and was the owner of Greenbriar Nursing Home, Azalea Gardens, and Driftwood Nursing Home. He served as President of the Mississippi Healthcare Association. He was also the owner of Magnolia Plantation Hotel, Conner Cain Travel Agency and Conner Cain Tours & Charter. He was the former owner of Lakeview Nursing Home, Ocean Springs Nursing Home and the Hotel Reed. Conner was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Biloxi, formerly employed with the Biloxi VA, and a former Circuit Clerk of Stone County.
Conner was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H. and Hilda Martin Cain; two brothers, Tommy Cain and Joe Cain; and two sisters, Helen Nicholson and Gladys Cain. He is survived by his wife, Avonna Cain; daughters, Carol (George) Smith, and Jennifer Cain; sons, Christopher Cain, Brian (Chris) Cain, and Ted (Julie) Cain; sister, Violet (Ralph) Burton; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation is Wednesday, July 7, 2010, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Porter Avenue in Ocean Spring, where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Cain
Teresa Wieck
July 20, 2010
Ted, Julie and the Entire Cain Family;
My deepest and dearest sympathy goes out to each of you. May you find comfort knowing your Daddy is at Peace with Christ.
July 10, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Cain family, may Mr. Cain rest in peace. I know that he was an extrordinary man from things I've been told. He had a good life and shared with his world. My baby girl works at Lakeview and my only son values Chris as a true friend. May God comfort you all through these times,Sincerely,Debbie Eleuterius and family
Larry Strohm
July 9, 2010
I have many memories of Conner - especially calling our square dances. My parents, Jack and Vonice Strohm, and I attended many dances when I was young. My prayers are with the family.
Dianne Fulcher Reed
July 8, 2010
Conner will be sadly missed. He was there for us in our time of need.
The Fulcher family
Maurice Daughdrill
July 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Deanna Helveston
July 8, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Avonna and the entire Cain family. I sincerly enjoyed my time working for the Cains at Azalea Gardens Nursing Center.
Charlie Bell
July 8, 2010
Conner was a close, good friend of our family since the mid 1960's back to his square dance caller days. He will be missed very much. I don't live on the coast now and could not make the funeral, Mom is out of state and could'nt make it, and Dad passed away in 2004. Our deepest regards for the family.
Susan Richards
July 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jonathan Williams
July 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Cain family and friends. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Jonathan Robert Williams
cc Nigel A. Fields
Marcus Hinton
July 7, 2010
To the family of Mr. Cain, I would like to add my sincerest sympathies. I worked for him many years ago. And I remember a fine man. I am sorry for your loss.
Jimmie Jo Kerr
Porter Burke
July 7, 2010
Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of Conner . I am sure you will miss him but how wonderful to know that you had the good fortune to know him, love him and respect him for the accomplishments he was able to achieve during his 83 years here on earth. Mark 13:31 says, "Heaven and Earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away." Conner has passed on to his heavenly father but the product of his labors here on earth remain and will continue to provide jobs for those who need jobs; comfort for those who need comfort and a legacy for his family to cherish and continue to build upon. May the good Lord Bless all of you and keep you strong as you adjust to the void left by Conner's passing.
Porter and Reda Burke, Wiggins
Karen and Dale Leaman
July 7, 2010
With heartfelt sympathies
Marilyn and Mike Beckham
July 7, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Steve McLain
July 7, 2010
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. I consider myself blessed, to have known such a great man. I am also so proud to have known him as a friend. He will be missed.
July 7, 2010
Some times things are easier to bear when
you know friends care.May the love of family & friends bring you peace,comfort & memories that live in our hearts forever..You are in our thoughts & prayers...... Moe, Yvonne & Debbie(Alberti's)
Donna Butler
July 7, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the Cain family.
Magnolia Plantation
July 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. We will miss him dearly. He really loved coming and visiting the hotel.
July 7, 2010
Stone and Harrison Counties have lost a great man. Connor Cain will be missed.
Rubye Walker and Daughters
Tommy Perkins
July 7, 2010
Dear Ted and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family in this time of loss.
David Stewart
July 7, 2010
We have you in our prayers.
Diane Carpenter
July 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories of this great man bring you comfort.
R. Liddell, RN
July 7, 2010
On behalf of the Singing River Hospital 1 East staff we would like to express our deepest condolences to The Cain family. You all are in our prayers.
Bonnie Hobbs-Wade (Malley)
July 6, 2010
Carol and family I am so sorry for your loss.I often think about you all.I will keep all the family in my Prayers. I worked for Mr.Cain/Carol for a long time and always enjoyed his joyful face and warm heart. God Bless you all and remember I am praying for you all.
Melvin & Bettie Byrd
July 6, 2010
Mrs. Avonna we are so sorry for the loss of such a great person and a dear friend.
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
July 7, 2010
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
July 6, 2010
Avonna, Jennifer, and family. We are thinking of you and praying for you. God Bless you all.
David, Melanie, Jessica and Abigail Hartlein
Dennis Dollar
July 6, 2010
Avonna and the Cain Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of a dear friend, Conner.
July 6, 2010
To Mrs. Avonna Cain and Family--My family sends prayers for you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God bless you. Judy Breland RN, Azalea Gardens Nursing Center
July 6, 2010
Jennifer and family, We are thinking about you during this difficult time. Please accept out heartfelt sympathy.
God bless.
Michael and Wendy Nagurne
July 6, 2010
Mr. Cain will be dearly missed by all the staff at Azalea Gardens Nursing Center. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Avonna Cain,Jennifer & Chris.
Betty Hinton, Administrator
Tabitha Gunter, Asst. Administrator
Gene and Edith Breland
July 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Ward
July 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
All our love-The Ward and Justice Families
July 6, 2010
To the family, especially Avonna and Jennifer, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Best regards,
The DeLaughters
July 6, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your family. You have our sincere sympathy. Dominic Miceli and Family.
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