Michael David Cain, 86, died early Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home in Bedford, Indiana.

Born January 3, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of Eathel D. and Frances Abbot Cain. Michael married Nancy Benjamin in 1963 and Janice Buchholz in 1976.

At seventeen years of age, Michael joined the US Navy and traveled the world by ship, seeing places and countries that were adventures of a lifetime for a young man. He served his country for twenty-one years in communications, retiring in 1976 as a senior chief. After retiring, he attended and graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington's Kelley School of Business. He and Janice together built their home and surrounding Christmas tree farm, Woodcrest Farm, where they focused on bringing joy to families during the holidays. Michael enjoyed meeting the people, many who would return to Woodcrest Farm each holiday, and he especially enjoyed seeing the smiles on children's faces as they helped bring their Christmas tree in from the field. He was proud of his military service, loved life on their farm, appreciated his friends, and fought a good fight on his final journey home.

Survivors include his wife, Janice; daughters, Barbara (Jerry) McGinness, and Denise (Ron) Walker; son, Guy (Randi) Cain; several grandchildren; brother, John (Terry) Cain; sister, Geraldine Clark; and several nieces and nephews.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Candace Cain; granddaughter, Darra Turner-Jones; sisters, Patricia Janice (in childhood), Christine and Linda; and a brother, Jason.

Arrangements for Michael have been entrusted with the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. Cremation was chosen. No services are scheduled but a celebration of life will be held at a later date.