Robert Earl "Jack" Cain

Robert Earl Jack Cain of Herrin passed away at 6:00 PM, Sunday, September 20, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He had been battling cancer for quite some time. After coming to know the Lord in March, Jesus called him home at the age of 77. He was born on March 11, 1932 to Marie & Earl (Parmley) Cain. He was an only child. Jack married Bonnie Starbuck on October 16, 1995 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Herrin. Jack was a retired coal miner who worked many hard years at Consolidated Coal Company in Sesser. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He loved fishing with his wife and friends, but his greatest pleasure was cooking and serving the fish he caught. He also took great pride in making his famous chili and taking it to family gatherings. He loved to plant a garden and share his tomatoes and peppers with everyone and taking care of bird houses and working with tools. He liked to tease and aggravate, but most of all enjoyed giving and spending time with family and friends. Jack was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather and uncle who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include- Wife- Bonnie Cain of Herrin Son- Robert Butch Beltz and wife Shirley of Marion Son- Jack Cain and wife Kathy of Herrin Step son- Matt Rains and wife Anna of Lewistown, IL Step son- Joe Rains of Murphysboro Step son- Bill Thompson of Frankfort, KY Step Daughter- Julia Boots Moore and husband Monte of Carterville Step Daughter- Vickie Plumlee & husband Kevan of Herrin 14 Grandchildren: Tracy Cook Sandy Brown Jason Bennett Jarod Bennett Kacie Frankie Courtney McKinney Bobby Cain Kevin Moore Brandy Anderson Tierney Craig Tiffany Rains Shelby Rains Cappie Dusenbery Kelly Schlueter 18 Grandchildren: Ryleigh McKinney (knows where grandpa always kept chocolate for her) KaSandra Cain Brown Brochton Brown Malaynia Bennett Jarron Bennett Kaylin Cain Jackie Lynn Cain Allie & Kaden Anderson Brecken Craig Drew Dusenbery Mick, AJ & Jack Schlueter Sabrina Bennett Madison Bennett Justin Hunziker Ashley Hunziker Several nieces, nephews, cousins and brothers and sisters in law He was preceded in death by his parents, previous wife- Elsie Cain, grandparents- Jesse & Bertha Cain and one step son- Gary Bennett. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to TIP Hospice and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948.