As school superintendent he served in Horry, Georgetown, Edgefield, and Orangeburg Counties. He retired from Holly Hill School District Three on June 30, 1988 after serving the school district as superintendent for 13 years, and 36 total years of outstanding service in education.
Before he volunteered for service in World War II, he was a student at the Citadel in Charleston, SC. He served in the 80th Division 318th Infantry, in a machine gun company while in the Army. He was wounded twice in action and was awarded the Purple Heart with Cluster. In addition to the Purple Heart he received the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, American Campaign Medal, European Campaign Medal with Battle Stars, World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. At the time of his discharge, Herman had attained the rank of Sergeant. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
After serving his country in the army, he graduated from Presbyterian College and later earned a Masters Degree from Western Carolina University. Herman was a member of the South Carolina Education Association, American Association of School Superintendents and Phi Delta Kappa.
He was a fancier of game fowl, which he owned for over 70 years. He served several years as President of the South Carolina Game Fowl Association and served on the Board of the National Game Fowl Association.
Herman was a Methodist and served his church in the past as a member on the Board of Stewards, Sunday School Superintendent, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Church Lay Leader and Associate District Lay Leader.
Herman is survived by a daughter, Jodi Cain Smith Hancock and husband Donnie Hancock of Augusta, GA., a son of the home, Herman Earl Cain, III, a son Myron Cain of Augusta, GA., 2 grandchildren Jeffrey Smith and Joseph Smith of Augusta, GA., a sister Dottie Grant and husband Richard of Newland, NC. He was predeceased in death by a son Bart Cain of Georgetown, SC and a son-in-law Jeff Smith of Augusta, GA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McBee United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 207, McBee, SC 29101 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 â€' 7:00 PM Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, 318 E. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
Funeral Services for Mr. Herman Earl Cain, Jr. will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2011 at McBee United Methodist Church. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the McBee Cemetery.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Cain family.
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May 6, 2011
I always felt Herman was larger than life and looked forward to seeing him at the family reunions. My fondest memory is seeing him and Joanne on a float in the Sun Fun Parade in Myrtle Beach in 1963. WOW! I said to my buddies that's my cousin. Randy Coker Tobaccoville,NC
Pastor Tommy Cox
April 24, 2011
I remember the time that the football team at Andrews High went into his office thinking that we could persuade Mr. Cain to let one of our team members play that had been suspended.
We left out quickly with our head dropped and our tails between our legs. You did not change his mind. Ours prayers are with the family.
Fred Morris, Jr, (Vietnam Veteran & Ret. NMB Police Captain)
April 22, 2011
Farewell to a highly decorated and special WWII Veteran. Mr. Cain, as you sit above, thank you for serving our country with valor and sacrificing your health for freedom's sake. God bless you. Mr. Cain made a difference in the lives of many people, both as a person, a veteran and a respected educator. I'll always cherish the fond memories of Mr. Cain when he was the superintendent of Wampee-Little River High School in the 1960's (now North Myrtle Beach High School). As we mourn his passing, please let us also celebrate his extraordinary life. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, his many friends and former students. Please take comfort knowing that this great man is now without pain and in God's Loving Care.
April 21, 2011
Earl, so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. The 3 of us shared some really good times with our "feathered" friends. Those are some memories that I for one will never forget. Harry Batten, Jr. Harleyville, SC
Pam Thompson
April 21, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the Cains when they were in Ocean Drive. The "boys" were a little older than I but remember them well.
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