Howard Akers Fain, age 79, of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Patrick County on January 8, 1937 and was a son of the late Paul and Lois Dollarhite Fain. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Fain Gregory. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of Conner’s View Primitive Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Hollis Rorrer Fain of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Tammy Fain of Stuart, Jerry and Charlotte Fain of Goode, and Benny Fain and friend, Patricia Burleigh of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Erin Fain, Ben Fain, Brandon Fain, Adam Fain; three sisters, Lucy Conner, Elaine Gammons and Bernice Tilley, all of Stuart; three brothers, Homer Fain of Stuart, Herman Fain of Patrick Springs, and Vernon Pete Fain of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Conner’s View Primitive Baptist Church with Elders Edward Bowman and Tim McGrady officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Conner’s View Primitive Baptist Church c/o Barry Fain, 459 Woodland Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
