Mr. James Ervin Cain, 71, of Lumberton NC, passed away at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton on July 23, 2022.

He was born July 19, 1951 in Lumberton to the late Ervin and Margaret Isabell Rozier Cain.

He worked on the farm with his father for over 20 years. After farming, he went on to start working at Fleetwood Homes in Pembroke, NC where he was a cabinet builder. After 17 years he retired when they shut down. He loved his children, family, and enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter. He also enjoyed taking vacations to the beach and had a love for horses.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Cain Goodermote; and a nephew, Jamie Cain.

He survived by his son, Timothy Cain (Shauna) of Lumberton; a daughter, Melissa Cain (Scott) of Lumberton; a granddaughter, Justine Chavis of Lumberton; a sister, Lillian Cain of Lumberton; a brother, Wayne Cain (Sharon) of Lumberton; three nephews and a niece.

The visitation will be Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lumberton. Immediately following will be a service at 2 p.m.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to FRANNY'S FRIENDS.

This is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to helping the unwanted forgotten animals in southeastern North Carolina. https://www.adoptapet.com/adoption_rescue/84354-frannys-friends-lumberton-north-carolina