James "Jim" Cain

Cain, James (Jim) age 84, entered his heavenly rest after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease on May 13th, 2025. The son of the late Marie and Bill Cain, Jim was born January 15th, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky. The oldest of three children, he attended St. Helen's grade school and graduated Flaget High class of 1959. Jim met the love of his life, Juanita, when they both attended the same kindergarten. Reconnecting in 8th grade, Jim followed her to Butler High School before transferring to Flaget. They were married the year following graduation.
In the late 1960s, Jim accepted a position in Civil Service for the United States Navy on the island of Guam. Jim and Juanita packed up their young family and moved across the world, living the island life for 10 years. Jim felt called to serve and joined the Naval Reserves, then active duty aboard the U.S.S. Iowa. A true patriot, Jim was immensely proud of his years of service. He returned to work in Civil Service, retiring from Naval Ordinance in 1993 to pursue his dream.
Jim developed an early love of all things automotive and enjoyed working with his hands. When the opportunity presented itself, Jim purchased an old lumber yard on Dixie Highway and converted it into "Antique Car Company". Jim spent countless hours restoring and repairing old cars, especially Studebakers. In his later years, he found great comfort in his time spent with his Saturday shop crew; Alan, Steve, Kenny and Ronnie. Jim had a love for his cigars, Milwaukee's Best, and bourbon. He was proud to be a South Louisville resident, active in Shively Area Ministries and in his parish.
Jim was proud of many things, but nothing brought him more joy than his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Dickie, son Danny, and grandsons Mikey and Jacob. He is survived by so many who love him, including his wife of 65 years Juanita, children Willy (Leilani) and Melissa (Jeff), grandchildren and great grandchildren: Shaun (April), Kyle (Maria), James (Ashley), Daniel, Sara (Ryan), Erin (Kevin), Amanda (Scott), Jonathan, Kevin, Mikey and Joey(Maria), Luana, Jacob, Lanea, Lilli, Gracelyn, Brennan, Bradley, Sawyer, Jackson, Emma, Madison, Abigail, Sedona, Lanie, Henry, James, Marc, Joelle, Teddi, Finley and Scarlett.
Visitation will be at Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home, 4832 Cane Run Rd Thursday, May 15th from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Queen of Peace on Friday, May 16th at 11:00am. A private burial to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Jim's name to Shively Area Ministries to continue the work that was so close to his heart.