James William Fain
September 2, 1938 - October 1, 2015
James William Fain (Jim) loving husband of Ruth (Knowles) Fain for 57 years, passed from this life at home in Englewood, Florida on October 1, 2015. His immediate survivors besides his wife are: one son, Bill and his wife Lyn of Carefree, Arizona; two daughters, Lori Sweet of Wakefield, Rl and Lisa Goodwin and her husband John of Narragansett, Rl; three grandsons: Charles J. Sweet, Brian C. Sweet, & Jack M. Goodwin; five grandaughters: Kerri L. Sweet (Andrew Kinee), Michelle B. Sweet (C.J. Wilkens), Jenna M. Goodwin, Emily F. Fain, and Natalie E. Fain; one great grandson: Rex J. Wilkens; two sisters: Thelma Scruggs and Audrey Goldman of South Carolina. Jim was predeceased by sisters: Peggy Cromer, WillieBelle Crook and Shirley Bentley and an infant brother: Richard Lee Fain. He was the son of James Willis Fain and Susie Palmer Fain of Georgia. Jim was born in Lincolnton, Georgia, September 2, 1938, & grew up there until he joined the U.S. Navy in 1955 and then resided in Rhode Istand for 56 years before moving to Florida in 2012. He was a true Southern Gentleman, loved by all who knew him and will be always fondly remembered. A memorial celebration of his life to be announced at a later date.
James William Fain (Jim) loving husband of Ruth (Knowles) Fain for 57 years, passed from this life at home in Englewood, Florida on October 1, 2015. His immediate survivors besides his wife are: one son, Bill and his wife Lyn of Carefree,... View Obituary & Service Information