1933
2017
March 11, 1933-Oct. 30, 2017
It is with heavy heart that the family announces the death of H.M. Cain, age 84, of Dahlonega, Ga. Following a brief illness, H.M. passed away at Landmark Hospital in Athens, Ga., on the evening of Monday, Oct. 30.
H.M. is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ellen R. Cain; brothers, Edward and T.J. Cain; and sister, Ellen Holbrook. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Frances R. Cain; son, Jim (Angi) Cain; daughter, Angie (Jimmy) Palmer; grandchildren, Jim (Amanda) Palmer, Jon (Anna) Palmer, Matt Cain, Eric (Emily) Timms and Chelsea (Brian) Hall, and great-grandchildren, Jay, Maggie, Jack, Eli and Davis Palmer; and Taylan, Teegan, Trennen Timms; and Brock, Andi, Cooper and Deacon Hall.
Born March 11, 1933, H.M. was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County and a member of Yahoola Baptist Church. He was an automotive business owner over his entire working life at Dahlonega Alignment, Cain's Machine & Radiator Shop and Cain's Auto Parts. His quiet, steady personality coupled with his dry wit and humor endeared him to all who knew him. He was frequently sought out by his family, friends and colleagues for advice due to his broad knowledge of all things mechanical. He took great pride and pleasure in helping others fix things. Above all, H.M. loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at Yahoola Baptist Church in Dahlonega, Ga. The Rev. Chris Butler and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell to officiate. Family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 3, from 5-7 p.m. at Dahlonega Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Yahoola Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Attn: Alton Jarrard, 947 Yahoola Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Crossroads NOLA, 5290 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 or crossroadsnola.org/hmcain; or Lumpkin County High School Alumni Association Scholarship, Attn: Alan Hogan, 2001 Indian Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com.
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Mr. Cain was a really neat man and I truly enjoyed working with him over the last few weeks. His smile brightened many of my work nights. I was very sorry to learn of his passing when I returned to work last night and send my heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Cain and the rest of his family.
Cindy B.
Cindy Barrow
November 5, 2017
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