John William Bain, 103, of Butler, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born May 4, 1920 in Distant, the son of the late Vern and Reil (Rearick) Bain.
He retired from Pullman Standard. John was a veteran of the US Army during WWII, where he received two Purple Hearts, Presidential Unit Citation with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 8 Bronze Service Stars & 1 Bronze Service Arrowhead. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, puzzles and taking care of his lawn.
Surviving are his children, John L. (Georgette) Bain of Mint Hill, NC and JoAnna (Alex) Kulin, III of Butler; three grandchildren, Tammy Bain, Anna Mari Green and Alex Kulin, IV; nine great-grandchildren, Samantha, Alex V, Bryce, Janae, Kylee, Steven, Jacob, Kristin and Kaitlin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Bain, who passed away on May, 2, 2007; his grandson, John Paul Bain; three sisters and a brother.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Monday, March 18, 2024 from noon until the time of service at 1PM.
Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Greenlawn Burial Estates, Butler.