Paul E. Cain Sr., 86, of Lafayette, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1925 in Americus to the late Grover and Zelpha (Culp) Cain. He attended Colburn and Buck Creek schools. Paul served in the United States Army reconnaissance during World War II in Germany. His marriage was to Wilmeda Wortman on August 1, 1946 and she survives. Paul worked for Ralston-Purina for 42 years as a grain elevator operator and drove a semi for 10 years during that time. He also owned and operated several rental properties for many years, and prior to Ralston-Purina, he worked for DeKalb Seed Corn and Clawson's Garage. He enjoyed farming and raising livestock, fishing, and he was always good mechanically with motors. Surviving with his wife are 3 sons, Paul E. Cain Jr. (wife: Mary) of Lafayette, James E. Cain (wife: Evelyn) of Delphi, and Perry J. Cain (wife: Jo Ann) of Lafayette, 3 brothers, Robert W. Cain and Grover J. Cain both of Lafayette and Willis Cain of Rockville, and 3 sisters, Opal Noe of Lafayette, Edna Spangle (husband: Robert) of Monon and Wilma Downs of Florida. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Francis, Wilbur and Donald Cain, and 2 sisters, Crystal Hurst and Mary Hughes. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. (noon), Monday, October 31, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston with Pastor Tim Stewart officiating. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.