Craig Alfred Cain

Craig Alfred Cain, 61, of McCrory, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home. He was born March 20, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas a son of the late Hulon Alfred and Mary Virginia (Jones) Cain. Craig was a 1977 graduate of McCrory High School and went on to attend Arkansas State University at Jonesboro where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He graduated in 1982 with a BS/BA in Geography and returned to McCrory where he worked at The Bank of McCrory until 1985. Soon after, Craig established Alfred’s B-B-Q in McCrory and then went on to own and operated Comet Cleaner’s in Searcy for nearly 25 years. He most recently was employed with White River Supply in Augusta. Craig was the definition of a “people person.” He never met a stranger; in fact visiting with people was one his most favorite things to do. He was an avid music lover and Arkansas Razorback fan. He enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, Saddle Up Saturday westerns, camping “the hard way”, cooking (especially grilling) and, according to his family, he was an excellent supervisor. Craig’s friendly smile and outgoing, genuine spirit made him easy to love. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lori Simmons Cain; a son, Jordan Alfred Cain of McCrory; daughter, RaeAnn Cain Houston and husband Tyler of McCrory; his granddaughter (who meant everything to him), Hattie Ann Houston; brothers, Tim Cain and wife DeeDee of Conway and Brian Cain of McCrory; mother-in-law, Shirley Simmons of McCrory; brothers-in-law, Terry Simmons, Lynn Simmons and wife Ava and Keith Simmons all of McCrory; nieces, Anna Cain and Mary Kate Cain of Conway, Emma Hankins and Ellie Hankins of Little Rock and Casey Hawkins and husband Cody of Texas; nephews, Kyle Cain of Conway and Caleb Simmons and Brian Simmons both of McCrory and several cousins and a multitude of great friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hulon and Virginia Cain; sister, Mandy Cain Hankins and his father-in-law, Chris Simmons, III. A graveside celebration of Craig’s life will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to McCrory Pound Pups in recognition of his love for animals. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Woodruff County. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

Craig Alfred Cain

March 20, 1959 - April 18, 2020