This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crain, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SaB.2ACI/1626 Message Board Post: Herbert S. Crain, born June 12, 1926 in Valliant [McCurtain Co.], OK passed away July 24, 2004 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Maxine. He is also survived by three children: Linda Sutton and husband Elton, Leroy Crain and wife Jo Ann, Michael Crain and wife Connie; grandchildren, Lee Ann Crain, Lyn Sutton and wife Poly [sic], Jackie Crain, Justin Crain, Melanie Sutton, Kara Crain, Brittney Crain and Matthew Crain; great grandchildren, Katelynn Kenley, Kylie Palmer, Haley Sutton and Hunter Davis. He joined the Navy at age sixteen to serve in WWII. After his service, he returned to Houston to open numerous grocery stores and meat markets. His first love was his family and his grandchildren. His second love was his generosity towards others. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Brookside Funeral Home. Graveside Services and Interment will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 26, 2004 at Brookside Memorial Park. -- The Houston Chronicle, Sunday, July 25, 2004 --