William Hubbard Cain, M.D. Charleston - William Hubbard Cain, M.D., husband of Julia Bethea Cain, died February 10, 2018 at his home on James Island. His funeral service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 in St. Philip's Church, 142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Born in Charleston on December 1928, Dr. Cain was the youngest son of Francis Gendron Cain, M. D. and Parham Atkins Cain. William attended the public schools in Charleston and graduated from the Citadel in 1948. He graduated from the Medical College of South Carolina in 1952 and following his internship he served into Charleston to pursue his medical career. After completing five years of surgical resident training in Charleston teaching hospitals, William began the private practice of surgery. In the surgical field he was certified by the American College of Surgery and a Fellow of the American Society of Surgeons. As a dedicated physician, he was also involved in administrative activities which included serving as President of the Medical Society of Charleston, Chief of Surgery at St. Francis and Bo Baker Hospital Chairman of the Board. In 1992 William retired from private practice and embarked on a new career as a surgeon with the Veterans Administration. His first assignment was in Danville, Illinois and in 1994 he transferred to Fayetteville, NC where he served as Chief of Surgery until his retirement as a surgeon in 1996 and moved back to Charleston. His continued his working career as a medical consultant for Social Security Disability until his final retirement in 2013 at the age of 85. William was a member of the South Carolina Society, St. Andrews Society, the Society of Colonial Wars, the Society of Widows and Orphans, the St. John's Hunting Club, the Huguenot Society and the Carolina Yacht Club. A lifetime member of St. Philip's Church, William had taught Sunday School and served on the Vestry. William is survived by his wife, Julia, of 37 years, his daughters Parham Mikell Cain and Susalee Cain Spruill (Leigh) and his step-son, John A. Dunn, III, his grandchildren, Emily and Susanna Stutler, and Eleanor, Peter, and William Spruill. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Eleanor Cain Stutler, and his brothers, Francis Gendron Cain, Jr. and James Ravenel Cain, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Episcopal Church Home for Children, 234 Kings Mountain St., York, SC 29745 or the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd., Charleston, SC 29406 would be appreciated. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for William Cain

12 Entries

David Parler

February 18, 2018

Hello Parham,
I just wanted to send you a brief note to let you know that I did read about your father in the paper this week. What an outstanding individual he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Parler

Clare Cochran

February 17, 2018

What a reunion this must be with Chicken Head, Tadpole, Monkey, Moosehead,
Efie and Pepe!! ,ect.

Roger Guerard

February 16, 2018

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My fondest memories are childhood days from Charleston and the wonderful family we share.

Love to all,

February 16, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to the Cain family for the loss of your beloved Bill. May the God of all comfort be with you and give you strength beyond normal,not only now but in the days to come.

Judith Von

February 16, 2018

It was an honor,a privilege and a great joy to work with Dr. Cain at Social Security Disability. He was smart, kind, down to earth and had the most wicked sense of humor. No matter how dreary my day, he never failed to make me laugh. In a world full of wannabe's and over-inflated egos, he was the real deal. The world is a sadder place with him gone. My sincere condolences to his wife and children. Judith M. Von, Ph.D.

Athena Manos

February 15, 2018

My dearest life long friend, Parham,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your father. Dr Cain practically raised me as well, having spent so much time in your home, with your family, growing up. He was always so kind to me which I will always remember. His wit was always on, a quality I admire so much. Your father always made me feel safe and welcome. I will remember him with his warm smile.
Don't be sad that he has left this world. Instead be grateful that you've had such a long and wonderful relationship with a father that loved you for who you are.

Willaim (Bill) Schandall

February 14, 2018

The passing of a truly great man. I met Dr. Cain working at Disability Determination. He taught me so much that I have carried forward with me to this day. He had a remarkable similarity to my father: The greatest compliment I could offer a man. I consider myself fortunate in that I was able to tell him so.

Cam Sorenson

February 14, 2018

Susalee,
Just wanted you to know that you and you family are in the prayers of the Vestry at St. George's and a memorial honoring your father has been made to the Episcopal Church Home for Children. Blessings to you and your family,
Cam

Katherine Sturdivant Johnson

February 14, 2018

I will always remember how kind and caring Dr. Cain was. He saw my dad everyday that he was in hospital except one even knowing that there was nothing to be done except make him comfortable. He was such a comfort to us and I remember he cried with us when my dad pass. A truly extraordinary doctor and man. I know that he will be missed.

Anna Blythe

February 14, 2018

Julia and John - my son Bo (Baxter) and I send our love to you.

Gill Mclaurin

February 13, 2018

So sorry for your loss. We worked together at Voc. Rehab DDS and was a great friend.

Lisa Carter

February 13, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I met Dr. Cain when I began working with him at DDS. He always made you smile and usually had something witty to say. He was always a bright spot in my work day. Have you in my thoughts and prayers.

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