Virgil Allen Cain Jr., 87, of Helena Mt. passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2nd at St.Peter’s Hospital after an extended illness. Virgil was born in Brinkley, Ar. on May 23, 1927 to Virgil and Christine Cain. Virgil joined the US Navy in 1944 at the age of 17 and served as a gunner on a destroyer in the South Pacific campaign during World War II and the Korean War. Virgil earned his GED while serving in the Navy. In 1951 Virgil left the Navy and married Faye Bean in Brinkley Ar. Virgil and Faye moved to Buena Vista, Colorado where he was employed as a miner, correctional officer and business owner. They parented 3 children and were divorced in1973. Virgil remarried Carolyn Bateman and moved to Indiana where he was employed as a Mine Inspector for The Mine Safety and Health Administration. Virgil and Carolyn parented 1 child together. In 1982 Virgil was transferred to Helena Mt. as the Supervisory Mine Inspector for MSHA. Virgil retired from MSHA in 1990. Not a person to sit around he began another career in real-estate. His wife Carolyn passed way in 2008. Virgil was a passionate hardworking man who was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. Virgil is survived by his 3 daughters Terrie, Donna and Megan, his son Steve, 8 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. A military burial service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery on June 13, 2013 at 1 pm. Please visit below to share a memory of Virgil or leave condolences to his family.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Friday June 13, 2014
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Friday June 13, 2014
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
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Cacie says
This is sad to hear, I remember Virgil from an old employer. Super sweet and friendly man! I’m sorry for your loss!
Gloria Koffler says
Virgil was a wonderful person. Always a smile and a kind word as well a bit of teasing to keep one laughing. It was a joy to see him drive up looking to see Lucky so they could exchange news as well as checking on one another. He and Lucky also exchanged “extra” left from the odd meals so each could enjoy someone’s cooking other than their own. I will miss him.
And I know that Lucky has lost a very good friend who brightened his day with visits and phone calls. He was a blessing to all who knew him. God will love having him home even as we grieve our loss. Lucky and I are praying for Virgil, for you, Steve, and all your family.
God bless you all.
Marvin and Janean Meacham says
We are so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather and we have lost a very dear friend as well. We have so many happy memories of all our McDonald coffee meetings where everything in the world was discussed and good friendships were formed. Virgil always had a happy attitude and was so glad to see everyone. He will be missed.
Roger Schroeder says
My condolence to all his family. I have many visits with Virgil & Lanny drinking coffee & eating donuts. We had many great, exciting conversations about everything. We solved all the problems of the world and laughed while doing so. I will truly miss his style and generosity with me. He was a man who brought himself from hard times of just getting by, to investing his life in making a great name for himself and helping others in need. I will miss him.
Ryan Graham says
Grandpa, you are missed. I always enjoyed hearing the stories about your life and the lessons it brought. I’ll always think of you when hunting in the woods for elk with the rifle you gave me. May your soul rest in the presence of our Lord Jesus. We love you.
miriah cline (lopez) says
You were an amazing man and loved deeply and dearly. I remember as a little girl riding horses at your house And playing the antique board games with my sister and always feeling at home and so peaceful at the house. Rest in peace.
Megan Cain says
My father passed away yesterday he was a amazing man. I have never in my life seen a person fight so hard to stay alive while so many of us are ready to die. He has a piece of my heart with him and was greeted in heaven my my mother so I know he is finally at peace he missed her so much. Life is never what it apears to be we are all human we are all one if you have someone in your life you need to say i love u to do it now because life is short and fragile my dad was lucky and was granted the gift of old age that so many of our loved ones didnt get RIP Virgil Cain May 23rd 1927- Jun 2 2014 you will always be in my heart and soul my you find your peace in the after live.
Darla & Gene Kaltenbach says
I will miss Virgil. He had a great outlook on life, always plesant and friendly. We have missed him in church thwe last year, but enjoyed the times visiting at his home. He always told Dad he could have the old anvil if he could lift it! Yep it is still in Virgils garage! Enjoyed his stories and laugh! I look forward to seeing Virgil again in Glory!
Mike Swearington says
When I think of my Uncle Virgil I think of honor, values, loyalty, friend, family. Also, I think of how when he was 11 he planted and harvested his first crop to feed his family. At 17 he joined the Navy and fought in World War I I and Korea. He will be missed and never forgotten.
I am so sorry for the loss and my thoughts and prayers go to the entire family.
Syble Bates says
I lost a special friend, when VIrgil passed away. We had been friends for 78 years, since we were in high school in Brinkley, Arkansas. I will miss his 5:00 phone call.
love, Syble and kids, Judy and John II
Jean Rowland says
I’m sorry to say but I did not know Virgil had passed away. He was my 1st cousin, with both of us growing up in Brinkley, Ar. I am so disappointed one of his children did not let me know. We had kept in touch until the last year.
Virgil was one of the nicest men I have ever know. He worshiped his Mom and Dad and took care of them until they passed away. I will always remember him as the kind person he was.
Will miss you. Love, Jean
Cayla lee. Cain says
Wow I m you so much grandpa I remember as a little girl I wo sit in the living room with grandma and play candy land and you would sit I. You chair with the biggest smile on your face and say now come here and give me some sugar!!!! Well I have so many great memoirs that will never be forgotten. Now you are with the love of your life grandma and you guys finally meet again… Luv u grandpa r.i.p. Your grandchild cayla