Gerald "Eagle" Cain

Mr. Gerald Eugene "Eagle" Cain, age 90 of Anna, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 2:07 p.m. at his home. He was born November 6, 1925 in Effingham, the son of William Alva and Gladys (Hummel) Cain. He married Evelyn Smith on September 7, 1947 near Jonesboro. She preceded him in death on August 21, 2006. Gerald is survived by his son, Collin Cain of Ware; daughter and son in law, Beverly and Kenton Earnhart of Dongola; four grandchildren, John (Stacy) Earnhart, Justin (Lori) Earnhart, Abraham Cain and Starla Cain; four great-grandchildren, Nicole, Alyssa and Lauren Earnhart, and Abrinna Cain; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins; special caregivers; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn Cain; one son, Hugh Cain; one daughter, Crystal Cain; one brother Earl Cain; and four sisters, Helen, Thelma, Catherine and Mary. Gerald had a great love for God, his church and his family. He was a member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Beech Grove Baptist Church for many years. He was a graduate of Wolf Lake High School. Gerald was an avid hunter, member of Ducks Unlimited, and the founder and owner of Grassy Lake Hunting Club where he spent decades guiding, hunting and enjoying the many friendships that he built over the years. He especially loved hunting with the Wounded Warriors and country singer John Anderson and many others who hunted at Grassy Lake. He also had a lifelong love of horses and horseback riding. Gerald was a member of the Union County Saddle Club and always looked forward to the annual nine day trail ride. He was an avid S.I.U. Salukis Basketball fan and regularly attended their games for many years. His generosity spread over many local organizations, including being the first executive level investor in the Union County C.E.O. Program (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) for local high school students. Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Eugene "Eagle" Cain will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor Gerrell Ray Cain and Pastor Tony Foeller officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carmi Baptist Children's Home. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Visitation Service Tuesday, September 6, 2016,5:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, September 7, 2016,2:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Wednesday, September 7, 2016,3:00PM Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906