Howard Lee Cain
On Thursday, February 28, 2019, Howard Lee Cain, loving father, grandfather, and brother and great friend to all passed away at the age of 64. Howard was born on August 31, 1954 in St Louis, MO to Howard “Frank” Cain and Mildred (Ketcherside) Cain.
Howard was an avid music lover, a collector of music and memorabilia, and attended live music shows and festivals as often as he could. He rarely met a musician or band that he did not like, and he met many over the years. Howard was also a lifelong baseball and softball player. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Howard was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Velma, and brother William. He is survived by three children, Howard II, Michael, and Paul; his sister Kathy and brother Robert; his grandchildren and great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial/visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm with prayers and tributes at 2 pm at St Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau Avenue, St Louis MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Howard’s name to the DeGreeff Hospice House at Mercy South, 10024 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128.
I am sadden of Howard’s passing. I met him when I was 14 years old and loved him dearly. I recently was able to talk to him again and the last time I talked to him he had gotten sick again and now I see he passed away. It makes me sad that I didn’t get to talk to him before he passed as my mother passed away on the 19th of February from leukemia and I was caught up with that. My prayers for his family. He will be truly missed.
So sad to hear of Howard’s passing . He was really a very sweet man . Loved his passion for music . He was generous and kind old soul . He will be sorely missed .
It saddens my heart to learn of my cousins passing and fondly remember the times his family came north to Canada in the summers and us travelling to St. Louis to visit. It has been many years since those family times and I think often of my aunt, uncle and cousin Velma as I do of the others in Howard’s immediate family. Stay strong and healthy in this difficult time.