Melvin H. Bain, Jr., 92, of Luling, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Texan Nursing and Rehab of Gonzales, Texas. He was born on October 24, 1923 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Melvin H. Bain, Sr. and Rubye Hoffman Bain.
Melvin is survived by son, Don Melvin Bain, his wife, Susan, of Devon, Pennsylvania; son Ken Bain and wife, Stacie, of Santa Fe, Texas; brother David Harold Bain Sr. of Center, Texas; and sister Mary Wendland of New Braunfels, Texas. Melvin has one granddaughter, Lauren Bain of Devon, Pennsylvania. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Lura Glynn Mercer Bain after 65 years of marriage. Melvin is also survived by many close friends and extended family, too numerous to mention.
Melvin served in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired after a 35 year career at DuPont’s plant in Victoria, Texas and started a new career running a Beefmaster cattle ranch with Lura Glynn for an additional 26 years. Throughout his life he loved working with his intellect, humor, and hands in the chemical plant and around the ranch. With Lura Glynn’s design help, Melvin handcrafted their beautiful log home.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at McCurdy Funeral Home in Lockhart, Texas on Friday, July 8, 2016. Funeral services for Melvin will also be at the McCurdy Funeral Home on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM. A short grave-side service will be held following at Luling City Cemetery in Luling, Texas.
Arrangements under the care of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, TX 78644, 512.398.3791. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com.