Clarence "Bud" Talmadge Cain

Mr. Clarence Talmadge "Bud" Cain passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at the age of 84. Bud was born on July 31, 1933, in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Joseph Walter Cain and Ara Laurena Smith Cain. He was the husband of Peggy Sue Henry Cain with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved spending time with his family and friends. Bud retired from the U.S. Army after serving his country for 20 years. During his Military service he had tours in Korea, Iceland, France, Germany and Vietnam. He obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and acquired Military citations, recognition and awards including Bronze Star with Oak Leaf cluster, Commendations Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, UN Medal with 2 Battle Stars, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Battle Stars, Korea Service Medal and Combat Infantryman's Badge. Following his service to his country, he obtained an accounting degree and business degree, and was manager for SCETV between the years of 1977-2005. Bud was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Lexington for 44 years, where he served as Sunday School teacher, treasurer and deacon. He was a member of Golden Hills Country Club and served as treasurer of the Greater Columbia Bowling Association. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Cain; two daughters, Pamela Gladden (Billy) and Paige Harris; two sons, Rodney Cain (Darla) and Bruce Cain (Kathy); seven grandchildren, Amy, Tiffany, Stacey, Taylor, Shallon, Erick, Loghan and their respective spouses; and ten great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 12 sisters and 11 brothers. The family wishes to thank neighbors and friends with a very special thanks to longtime friends Larry and Beverly Mixon. Visitation will be Thursday, January 25th from 6-8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Highway. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 26th at 1 p.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church, 3520 Mineral Springs Road, Lexington with burial to follow in Woodridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oakwood Baptist Church Building Program at www.oakwoodbaptistchurch.com.