Anson Theron Cain

Anson Theron Cain, age 88, of Conroe, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14th, 2023. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Virginia (Ginny) Cain and his parents, Anson and Nellie Cain.

Jack is survived by his Daughter and Son in Law Gina & Tracy Volking and his Son and daughter in law Steven and Rui Cain. His Grandchildren, Drew and his wife Amanda Valentine, Holden Valentine, Stephanie and her husband Lance Ewing, Steven M. Cain, Brenlee Valentine and eleven Great Grandchildren. Beloved by all, Jack was a humble servant of his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, to his family and his community. He was a son, father, grandfather, a friend, teacher, and mentor to so many. Private services will be held by the family

Anson Theron Cain, was born to Anson Theron and Nellie Cain on July 30, 1934 in Hartsville, South Carolina. Somewhere along the way family members who weren’t keen on Anson began calling him Jack…and it stuck, which turns out was perfect for a man who became a “Jack of all trades ” As a young man Jack felt a calling to follow in his Father’s footsteps serving as a Baptist Minister. After graduating High School Jack enrolled at Bob Jones University where he earned his degree in Theology. Serendipitously it was at the University where he would meet the love of his life, Ginny….. who quite literally landed in his lap while making her way down a narrow aisle to take her seat. From that moment on, it would always be Jack & Ginny. The two married in July of 1955 and together would be blessed with two healthy beautiful children Gina and Steven.

Jack had to reconsider a career in ministry as he had originally planned and instead decided to pursue an opportunity in the insulation industry. Working in Sales, Installation and then ultimately the highly regulated and dangerous removal and disposal of toxic asbestos. This decision would bring him full circle rounding out highly respected career as an authority with extensive knowledge on the safe abatement of asbestos. He consulted, collaborated, and Co-authored state regulations as Divisional Manager for the State of Texas. This expertise would take him to projects as far as Hong Kong. After working in the insulation and asbestos abatement industry for many years, Jack and Ginny retired to Sun City, Texas.

Jack never met a stranger. Jack always had a smile and warm talk. While they didn't have many close friends, the friends that they had were dear. Jack helped family and friends with projects all of his life. There was no distance he would not drive, there was no project too big to help with. He was there for you, and you knew that you meant something to him. Jack was the hardest working man one could meet.

These handyman skills were self-learned. If he did not know how to build or fix something, he would read and learn it. While he was not a builder by trade, Jack built a home for his family in South Carolina where they would make endless wonderful memories before making the move to Texas. Jack was a perfectionist and did it right whether it was at work or helping on a project. To Jack it was black and white.

During his time in North Carolina, Jack served as president of the Starcraft Camping Club. The family would go camping in and around North Carolina.

Jack had a soft spot for stray cats. He took in many cats in his home and several at his office. He gave these cats love and affection that they desperately needed, in return they loved him back.

Jack was a teller of stories, he never ran out of them and always made sure every detail was perfectly accurate....."It was a Monday….No a Tuesday……. Nope it was a Monday.” He spent the last 25 years telling his stories to his grandchildren, some before they were even born. He would ask if they remembered the person or place he was talking about, testing their memory.

Jack never missed an opportunity to engage with his Grandchildren, together they solved countless puzzles, played many a board games like Yahtzee. There was always time for a round of Bocce Ball or some one on one time throwing Catch in the backyard. A very meaningful holiday memory with Dan Dan was helping him set up the train set around the Christmas tree, a time honored and cherished family tradition for our family.

Jack enjoyed his retirement in Sun City. He was so proud to live there, he took ownership in the community. Going golfing with him in Sun City he would talk about each hold as if he designed it himself.

Honest, Moral, Ethical, Principled and Highly Respected, all the qualities Jack Cain valued most, protected and held so dear were the qualities of his exceptional character and good name and they not for sale were non-negotiable, Jack, attending his father’s funeral would turn to his son Steve and quietly say “Our name, Cain…. “I pass it on to you the way he gave it to me”.

There was a time in his life when Jack had his license for a CB Radio. In their radio protocall, when a job is finished, they sign off with a code 1099 - mission accomplished and complete “Over and Out”. Jack’s mission is accomplished and complete. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cashnerconroe.com for the Cain family.