On Monday, June 27th 2022, Donald Simmons O'Cain, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on January 4, 1929; son of the late Edward and Louise O'Cain, brother of the late Ed and Bill O'Cain, and husband of the late Claire King O'Cain. He met his loving wife in Columbia, South Carolina, were married in 1948 and had a son, Randy O'Cain a couple of years later. He also served in the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. After moving to a few different cities for his work, they settled in Birmingham in 1968 where they became devout members of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. He loved the Lord, his family, and golf.
He is survived by his son, Randy (Lisa) O'Cain; grandchildren, Ashley (Clark) Grissom, Staci (Kenny) Horne; and 3 great grandchildren.
Private funeral for immediate family will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Elmwood Cemetery.
His favorite bible verse was "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the O'Cain family.
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