Vale - Mr. Donald Davis Sain, Sr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Atrium Health - Lincoln.
Mr. Sain was born on August 19, 1936 in Lincoln County, NC a son of the late Burt Sain and Tommie Davis Sain. He was owner and operator of Dona-Lee Sportwear in Vale and retired as a bailiff with Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Sain was a member of Hull's Grove Baptist Church in Vale where he served in many capacities over the years including a former deacon, Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent and he and his wife also worked with the youth. He was in the U. S. National Guard.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Donnie Sain.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Carlean Houser Sain of the home; a daughter, Carla Sain May and husband Fred of Vale; six grandchildren, Austin, Addie, Abram and Amelia May, Carson Daugherty and husband Terrence, Olivia Corella and husband Miguel; four great grandchildren, Branson, Noah, Jonas, Elena and Flora; a sister, Darcus Tillman of Belwood and a brother Burl Sain of Morganton.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the many acts of kindness that has been shown to them during this time.
The family will receive friends from 2:00PM to 3:45PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Hull's Grove Baptist Church in Vale.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Hull's Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Elmore, Rev. Fred May and Mr. Tommy Sain officiating.
A private burial will be held at Hull's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hull's Grove Baptist Church, 6670 W Highway 27, Vale, NC 28168.
A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Sain.