James Crain

James Warren Crain, 88, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Mounds, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

James was born in Cairo, Illinois, June 4, 1933, to Joseph and Alline Settlemoir Crain. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nancy Crain Nelson; and infant brother, Donald.

He graduated from the Mound City (Illinois) Community High School and then the University of Illinois, where he also received his officer's commission in the U.S. Army. James served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps for four years.

Following military service, James returned home and joined Crain Enterprises, a family business, where he remained until his retirement. Throughout his life James was an active community leader, Rotarian, historian, Mason and inventor for which he was awarded a patent. He also served on the Illinois State Board for the American Heart Association and was active for many years at the Egyptian Country Club.

He was previously married to Carolyn and Elizabeth, both deceased.

James is lovingly remembered by his two sons, Steve (Rita) and Jeff (Teri) Crain; four grandchildren, Jennifer Bradshaw, Lisa Parsons, Olivia Crain and Jeffrey "Jack" Crain; and five great-grandchildren.

A private service with military honors is planned at a later date with interment in Mound City National Cemetery.

Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is handling arrangements.

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