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ATLANTA, GA – Richard A. Sain of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Greeensboro and Burlington, died at his home Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born on Jan. 13, 1944 to the late Louise Wilkes Sain and the late Thomas B. Sain, he has made his home in Atlanta the last 25 years.
Mr. Sain is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home; three stepchildren, Mark Creasy and Tamra Acciari, both of Chicago, IL and Keith Creasy of Atlanta, Ga.; six stepgrandchildren; stepmother, Nancy K. Sain of Burlington; and two sisters, Cindy Sain Austin of Pleasant Garden and Lindy Sain Milligan of Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tommy D. Sain, formerly of Scottsboro, AL.
There will be a family graveside service at a later date.
Published in TheTimesNews.com from February 13 to February 14, 2012
Richard was a member of the Queen's Men while at GHS. He attended East Carolina College and Elon College, and began his career in the textile industry, working for various hosiery mills including Burlington Industries. He was an avid sportsman including hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. He excelled at many sports including golf and he loved beach music and "shag" dancing. He was devoted to his wife and three step- children.
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Charles Ephland
Richard was quite the man, talented in many ways. When I think of him, I always think of Clark Gable (maybe it's just me). Richard's Dad, Tom Sain, and my Dad worked together at Burlington Industries. May you rest peacefully. Charlie E.
Paul Stewart Gardiner
Deeply regret that Richard will not be attending our 50th GHS reunion--was looking forward to hopefully seeing him. Remember him well growing up. We shared activities such as Civitan Boys Choir, Little League, miget football, Sunday School at West Market Methodist Church, etc. As we used to say when closing many of our church youth group meetings: "The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." God bless you and your family, Richard.