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Thomas McCain Obituary

Funeral service for Thomas Carthel McCain 86, will be Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11 am at the Anniston Funeral Service Russel H. Williams Memorial Chapel with Rev, Milton Elston, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Lincoln Memorial. Mr. McCain passed away on December 11, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, 1 - 6 pm. Mr. McCain was a member of Word Alive Outreach Ministry. Survivors include his daughter: Mrs. Tangela (Herman) McCain-Cross; his sons: Donnie (Idella) Houston, Thomas L. McCain, Lamar (Denise) McCain and Carlos (Candice) McCain, Sr.; his siblings: Charles L. (Mary C.) McCain, Walter Dean (Eugenia) McCain, and Mrs. Mary L. McCain-Smith; sisters in-law: Ms. Barbra Finley, Mrs. Ervette Lawler, Mrs. Minnie McCain, and Mrs. Jerry McCain; sixteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Robert McCain, Sr. and Mrs. Lezonia McCain, his wife, Mrs. Vera Mae McCain, his son, Mr. Lee Houston, Jr., his brothers, Mr. Billy Joe McCain, Mr. Horace McCain, Mr. William "Sonny" McCain, and Mr. William Ernest McCain, and his sisters in-law, Mrs. Mary McCain, Mrs. Geraldine McCain, and Mrs. Betty McCain. Anniston Funeral Service Jeffrey C. Williams 256-236-0319

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Published by The Anniston Star on Dec. 17, 2025.

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Priscilla Boykin

December 20, 2025

So sorry for your loss McCain family , praying for your peace and comfort daily. I'm so grateful for the time I got to spend with cousin Carthell at our family gatherings. Love you all.

Jonathan Dinkins

December 19, 2025

My condolences for the family during this difficult time. Sending hugs and comfort to everyone.

Dorothy McClellan & Family

December 19, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tia-Juana Cunningham

December 18, 2025

Family, sending prayer for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

LaQudia Roberts

December 17, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss Carlos my prayers are with you and your family

Calvin Freeman and Tania Freeman and Family

December 17, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Benita W Jackson

December 17, 2025

"Our deepest condolences to the Family". "May God continue to give you all comfort and strength during this difficult time. (RIH: Cousin Carthel)

From: Your Cousins: May Frances Morgan
Benita W Jackson, and Mack A Jackson

Kalantan Duff

December 17, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patricia Caver

December 16, 2025

Dominique and I will always remember you in our hearts. You were one of a kind and we thank God to have had you in our lives. God bless you, Patricia and Dominique

Shantina Bennett

December 13, 2025

Rip granddaddy we miss you and love you

Mae

December 13, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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