Elbert Cain was born to Lenora and Willie Clyde Cain, Sr. on July 26, 1932, in Boston, GA. Elbert accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He was a devoted husband to his wife Lula Mae for 66-years. Elbert was also a loving father, grandfather, and brother who enjoyed spending time with his family. He worked at the Sheraton Hotel and retired after many years of service.
Elbert Cain is preceded in death by his loving wife Lula Mae Cain; parents, Lenora and Willie Clyde, Cain, Sr.; brothers Wade and Leroy Cain, and sister, Lois Hankins. Elbert was truly blessed!
Elbert leaves to cherish his precious memories, his children; Calvin Washington of Las Vegas, NV, Joe E. Cain, Sr. (Jenny), of Grayson, GA, Casandra Cohen of Jacksonville, FL, Edna Mae Kendrick, of Jacksonville, FL, Lee C. Cain (Jacqueline) of Jacksonville, FL, and goddaughter Corlette Brown of Jacksonville, FL, thirteen loving grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren. Elbert also leaves a sister, Louise Barnhill; brothers John and Willie Clyde Cain, Jr., and many nieces, nephews, other family members and good friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday July 3rd, 2026, at the Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, 4535 Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Mr. Cain’s remains will rest for visitation on Friday, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service. The Evergreen Chapel is located at the base of the bell tower on the grounds of Evergreen Cemetery. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery following the service. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Evergreen Funeral Home – (904) 353-3649.
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Our sincere condolences to the entire Cain family on the passing of the beloved patriarch of the family, Mr. Elbert Cain.
Mr. Cain was a dedicated and loving family member and a well respected neighbor.
May God continue to bless and comfort the family during your hour of bereavement, is our fervent prayer.
Warren A. & Vanessa S. Jones
My prayers for the family as you celebrate the life of Mr. Elbert Cain at his home going service. Jesus is Lord! 🙏🏾
To: The Cain Family: “Whether We Live Therefore, Or Die; We Are The Lord’s.” — Romans 14:7-8; Sincerely In Empathy, Sympathy, And Love..
Thanks for thinking about and acknowledging my Dad during this time of his transition.
I will always remember him as the kind, loving and caring person that he was through his life. Never hesitating to help me in any way he could.
Mr. Elbert and Ms. LulaMae were a definite part of my life as they and my parents were very close friends. They were like my second set of parents. Mr. Elbert was very quiet and was always doing something around the house.
With him passing, he is taking one of my secrets to the grave with him. Just kidding. I was at the Sheraton in my groupie days trying to get a picture of either the Isley Brothers or The Commodores. I saw Mr. Elbert in the hallway and started ducking and hiding trying to get away from him so he wouldn’t tell my mother. Mind you I was a whole grown woman but seeing him sent me back to at least 10 years old. I got up out of there as fast as I could! I never heard anything about it from my mom, so I think I got away with it. But don’t b trying to tell her now as y’all got better things to do up there in heaven.
To the family of Deacon Cain, I am grateful that my late husband and I were ordained alongside him and his late wife. And we served together as deacon and deaconess. I have known Deacon Cain for a very long lifetime. Growing up in the area. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family. 🕊️👏🏾💐
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