Lewis Benford Cain Jr.

Published 5:00 am Saturday, January 18, 2025

Lewis Benford Cain Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2025. Lewis was born March 11, 1949 to Lewis Benford Cain Sr. and Helen Burleson Cain.

He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1967 and McNeese State University in 1971. Lewis was an avid golfer in his younger years and enjoyed attending horse races.

Those left to cherish Lewis’ memory are his daughters, Julie Cain LeLeux (Kristopher), Amy Cain, Loribeth Cain Dixson (Andrew); grandchildren, Jonathan LeLeux, Nichole Lynch (Joshua), David LeLeux (Rebecca), Ellie LeLeux, Aliette Dixson; great-granddaughter Alana Lynch; brothers, Clay Cain (Elizabeth), Judson Cain (Lupita).

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Lewis is preceded in death by his wife Karen Baty Cain, his parents, and his brother Robin Cain.

Lewis will be laid to rest at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, La.