Melvin Edgar Fain, 85, beloved husband of Ruth Alling Fain, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, December 19, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Fain was born February 6, 1925 in Spray, NC, son of the late Edgar Starley and Ethel Beatrice Williams Fain. He was a World War II Navy veteran who was attached to the US Army and participated in the second wave of the attack on Normandy during D-Day. He also participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Fain was a retired welder for the Department of Transportation. He was musically gifted, playing various instruments including guitar and mandolin. Surviving is his wife, Ruth Alling Fain of the home; son, Jeffrey Fain and wife, Jane of Eden; two daughters, Beverly Spence and husband, Larry and Catherine Donnell and husband, William, both of Eden; five grandchildren, Laura Pulliam, Matthew Fain, Paul Robinson, Joshua Robinson, and Sarah Terry; and four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Sadie, Emma, and David. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Wesleyan Church, 186 E. Aiken Road, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jeff and Jane, We are deeply sorry about your Dad's passing. We know how hard it is to let go. We are thankful he is with the Lord and now has a perfect, healthy body. We will be praying for your comfort during the days ahead. Sincerely, Stan and Sylvia Allison
Sylvia Allison
Beverly, Larry and family, I am so saddened by the news of your dad's death and I know you all will miss him so much, but just think, he is now looking at the face of our beautiful Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!! My prayer is that He will comfort you now and in the days ahead. You are all in my prayers. I love you all. Brenda and Rick
Brenda and Rick
Beverly,Larry and family. I was so saddened to hear that your dad had passed away. I know it is hard to give him up but he has gone on to a better home and will be smiling down at all of his dear family with much love. My prayer for you all is that God will wrap you in his almighty love and comfort you. Please know I love you, Larry and Sara. Love , faye
Faye Carter
Blondie and family~ I am so very, very sorry to hear about the passing of your daddy. He was a special man. Know that I am lifting you up in prayer. Praying for peace, strength and in time, healing of your heavy heart. God bless.
Karin (Peanut) Pender
Wishing you and yours brighter less painful days filled with wonderful loving memories of your lives together. Many Blessings, William and Flora Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Thompson
Beverly and Family. I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn
Carolyn Lancaster
May God be with your family, wrapping his arms around you in this time of sorrow. Love Always, Kim Mailliard & Family
Kim Mailliard
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing and I know you will miss him greatly. Be comforted by the fact that he is with our father in heaven and is now your guardian angel. Love,Saundra Bridgers
Saundra Bridgers
I'm sure your Dad is guarding you all now, still so very hard for those of us left here on Earth. Keeping your family in my prayers in your time of loss, but rejoicing that he is with the Lord now. Hugs, Trish
Trish Lapp
To the family of Melvin Fain We offer our heartfelt condolences to you on your loss. Mel was a decent, hard-working, kind man who will be missed by many. Neil and Linda
Neil and Linda Purdy
Ruth our love and prayers for you at this time of your loss. I know he is no longer in pain and with our Lord. You were such a wonderful wife to him and I know he will be greatly missed. If you need us you know where we are. Eden has lost another great man and a walking history figure. He was a part of something we will never experience and well respected for that. We will greatly miss him also. We love you!!! And to your children we will pray for them also. Mark and I both have experienced what they are going through. The loss of great men. May God and the memories of good times you shared help you in the days to come. love, Mark Tammy and children
Tammy Hubbard
So sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy, but even more difficult during this Holiday Season. May God lessen your sorrow with knowledge of the love that you showed during his life.
Joan Zackowski
My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. Heaven has a new angel now. {{hugs}} Linda B.
Linda Burrow
We are saddened at your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time. May God bless you.
Carl and Lucy Bradford & Family
Dear Blondie (& family), I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless.
Sandy Smith
(Blondie & Family), May you find comfort knowing your Dad is free from pain and in heaven with our Father. May the Holy Spirit be with you all in your time of grieving.. Soft gently hugs Love Laura (Abilene, KS)
Laura & Thomas Woods
Blondie, I'm so sorry to here about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sue
Sue Harris
Larry and Blondie & family, I'm so sorry to hear the news of your daddy. I know the deep deep love and respect you carry for him and I pray your memories give you strength always. Lifting you up my friends, may God instill a peace in your heart, knowing that your daddy is standing in the Glory of our Lord and Savior now. I'm here for you ♥ With much love and deep caring, Cookie
Cookie (Karen DeGreve)
Cathy and Bill,We here at Midtown were saddened to hear about your loss to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Midtown Furniture
Midtown Furniture
Bev I'm so sorry you had to let go of you dad , but from your arms to Gods is a wonderful thing. Your love for him and his for you will never leave you its always there, You will miss him sadly but the joys of it all he is away on a trip to Glory and a breath away. Remember the joy to have had a wonderful Dad like yours to share his life with. God has his company now and enjoying him ,all pain and suffering is gone and a new body he forever has .As for my mama and daddy too will be waiting for us to join them one day. I love you Bev, take care. Love Sissie
Patricia Spence Simmons
Dear Ruth and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. The prayers and thoughts of my Family are with you and your Family.We are so sorry we cannot be there. God bless. Sylvia Fain
Skkylvia Shelton Fain
Please accept our sincerest sympathy in the loss of Mel. We rest in confidence knowing he is healed and in the warmth of our Heavenly Father. We will continue to pray for you as the days go by.
Debbie Horton & Odessa Thompson
Dearest Ruth and Family, I am truly sorry about Mel. I did not know this until now Dec.22.My prayers and thoughts are with you and will continue to be. He was a real gentleman and such a caring person. You two were close like my mom and dad.He enjoyed playing his guitar like my dad. He is feasting with his family and friends.Keep the wonderful memories and family members close to your heart. Love, Barbara
Barbara Gammons
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