Mr. Charlie Lee McCain Jr.

"/ have fought the good fjght, I have finished my course, / have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Charlie Lee McCain Jr. was born on September 12, 1937, to Charlie and Ethel ( Hamilton) McCain of Hayti, Missouri. He was one of three children born to this union. He attended Hayti Central High School and furthered his education at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Charlie accepted Christ at an early age in Hayti, Missouri. In 1955, Charlie L. McCain Jr, was united in holy matrimony to Clara Jean Hughes. To this union, three children were born, Sherry Lucille. S and Shawne Denise. Charlie enlisted into the United States Air Force where he served in the Strategic Air Command Unit (SAC) at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was honorably discharged in 1900. In 1961, Charlie and his young family moved to Milwaukee, WI where the family united with Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church on 10th and Brown Street. Charlie was employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in the engineering department until his retirement in 2000 a er 42 years of dedicated service, to include 4 years in the United States Air Force. During this time, Charlie received numerous awards and accommodations for his service, particularly for creating adaptive devices for veterans to help in their daily lives. Charlie was an exemplary father and family man. He was known for the love and care he showed his daughters (better known as "Them Girls"). He never missed one program, competition, Sunday dinner, or life event. Charlie was often referred to as a "Gentle Giant" and will always be remembered for his quiet spirit and strong wisdom, which was often shared at the family's well known "Kitchen Table" over early morning coffee, mid-day iced tea. or after dinner desserts. Regardless of the situation. one always left knowing they had his ultimate love and support. as well as clarity on their next step. Charlie was well known for his exceptional cooking and grilling skills. his immaculate yard. and beautiful flowers. Charlie could fix anything and was known as a "tinkerer", enjoying fixing all types of machines, tools, and their parts. He always spent quality time with his daughters, sitting and talking, shopping, gardening, or whatever made them happy. Charlie had impeccable sense of style and loved bright colors. One of his favorites was orange, which represents optimism, positivity, warmth, and security. He loved gatherings, celebrating holidays, birthdays and attending bi- annual family reunions. His family knew that he said what he meant and meant what he said and would keep his word no matter what. His sense of integrity was instilled in his children, grandchildren, and other family members. He always said, "Keep your word, do what you say you're going to do, treat others the way you want to be treated, always be a gentleman or a lady, and never move forward without a plan B". Charlie proudly held many titles, Dad, Granddad, Uncle Charlie, Cousin Charlie, and Shala Faye's Daddy rose to the top. The most important thing to him was family, this included immediate, extended, family friends, and his children's friends. On June 3, 2023, Charlie made a peaceful transition from this world. He was preceded in death by: parents, Charlie and Ethel McCain; Clara Jean McCain; daughter, Sherry Lucille Hearn (Charles); sisters, Willie B. Hamilton (Lamar) and Priscilla Brown (MC); and niece, Linda Liston. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Sharlie and Shawne McCain; son-in-law, Charles Hearn of Houston, TX; granddaughters, Nicole Morris (Ronald) of Houston, TX, Ashanti Hearn, and Asada Hearn; grandsons, Charlie Lee Hood and Bronta Butts; special nephew, Kenneth Lee Tipler (Carolyn) of Seattle, WA; special niece, Betty Ann Barnes (Willie); great-grandchildren, Javier Alexis, Jammil Alexis (Lakyn), Jamal Alexis, Trejon Hood, Alexis Hood, and Jaiiden Hearn; very close and special friends and family, Fannie J. Youngblood, Bobby Henning, Connie Youngblood, and Mark Youngblood; and a host of great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be forever remembered and greatly missed by all.

Mr. Charlie Lee McCain Jr.

September 12, 1937 - June 3, 2023