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Evan Cain Obituary
Mr. Evan Boyd Cain, 93, of Fayetteville, NC Grays Creek Community, went to be with the lord on October 14th, 2025.
Friends and family knew him as Boyd. He was a veteran and served four years in the United States Navy. He was awarded with the National Defense Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. Boyd was also a farmer following his time in the Navy.
Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Franklin Cain and Sadie (Sallie) Ann Boyd; brothers Frank Cain, Donald Cain, Terry Cain, Sam Cain; and sisters Cathy Atkinson and Jewell Bryant.
He is survived by his devoted wife Corenna Cain; sons, Matthew Boyd Cain (Robin) and Jonathan Evan Cain (Mae); grandchildren, Haily Lynn Cain and Andrew Cain; great-grandchildren, Nova Joy Wong-Den; step grandchildren, Lizzie Naylor (Josh), Mary Howell, Ashley Marable (Josh), and Asia Young (Lee); brothers, Jack Cain and Harry Cain; sister, Marian Francis Canady; along with a host of extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Marvin United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mike Williams officiating.
Burial will follow at the Marvin United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements for the family are entrusted to LaFayette Funeral Home of Fayetteville, NC. On-line condolences may be made at www.lafayettefh.com
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Upcoming Events
Oct
20
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Marvin United Methodist Church
6740 NC Hwy 875, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Send FlowersOct
20
Burial
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Marvin United Methodist Church
6740 NC Hwy 875, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Send FlowersServices provided by
Lafayette Funeral Home - FayettevilleOnly 17 hours left for delivery to next service.