BOBBY WAYNE MCMAIN

1953 - 2025

     Bobby Wayne McMain, 71, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital.

     Bobby was born in Morganfield, Kentucky, on June 19, 1953, to the late James Robert McMain and Betty Jean Capps Baker.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Germany and Vietnam.  During his time in Vietnam, he served in combat with the “NO SLACK” battalion of the 101st Airborne Division and was awarded the Bronze Star.  Bobby was so proud and honored to be included in the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana in October 2023.

     For many years, Bobby worked in the coal mines at the Peabody Coal Camp No. 2 mine.  He also was in the auction business for 30 years and a car salesman.  He was most known for firewood on the curve in Corydon, Kentucky.

     In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by two siblings, two half siblings, two grandchildren, and one stepsibling.

     Survivors include his wife, DeLaine “Lainie” Morgan; five children, Bobby McMain Jr., of Lawrenceville, Illinois, Augusta McMain of Elwood, Indiana, Shawna McMain of Morganfield, Kentucky, Heather Kell (Jeremy) of Evansville, Indiana, and Ryan McMain (Allison) of Alexandria, Kentucky; his stepfather, Alan Baker of Morganfield, Kentucky; four sisters, Pam Moore (Paul) and Debbie Gibson (James), both of Morganfield, Kentucky, Pattye Sallee of Newburgh, Indiana, and Joyce Mosley (George) of Dekoven, Kentucky; two half-siblings, Robin McMain of Princeton, Kentucky and Monica Foster (Stacy) of Sturgis, Kentucky, one stepbrother, Alan Rhea Baker (Teresa) of Indianapolis, Indiana; one stepbrother-in-law, John “Jake” Jacobs of Henderson, Kentucky.  He is also survived by nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

     Services will be at noon Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  The Reverend Jeff McMain will officiate.  Full military rites will be performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40 at the funeral home prior to the service.  Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Waverly, Kentucky.

     Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

     Pallbearers will be Randy Hagan, Johnny Ratley, Jamie Hite, Zaine Biggers, Kolby Biggers, Tony Delano and Alan Rhea Baker.  

     Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.