Ernest Dale McCain, 68, of Fort Smith, AR passed from this life on December 27, 2019. He was born January 21, 1951 in Mesa, AZ to Joseph McCain and Mary Calvert McCain. Ernest was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran. While serving his country, Ernest received a Purple Heart for his heroism. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ernest is survived by three daughters, April Lane of Fort Smith, Michelle Maddox (Jeremy) of Fort Smith and Misty Lundberg of Dierks; fourteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Sue Metcalf of Mena; two brothers, Roy McCain (Bobbi) of Pocola, OK and Kenneth McCain (Patsy) Hot Springs, AR; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Ernest's Life will be held at 12 PM, January 10, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel.n Inurnment with military honors will follow at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.