COLUMBUS
David Malcolm Bain, Sr., 71, of Columbus, IN passed in San Clemente, California while with his wife, Pat, and family at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024 . He fought a hard fight receiving cancer treatment. God took him Home to rest. David was born May 17, 1953, in Columbus, Indiana, the son of Harry James and Marilyn Jean Tempest Bain. On May 1, 1987, he married his beloved wife, Patsy Ann Hancher. David and Patsy met at Our Place Restaurant on Central Avenue, in Columbus, where they fell in love immediately. Patsy was the owner of the restaurant at the time and David would come in every day to see her. Patsy won his heart with her delicious free cooking, fresh iced tea and coffee. Many cherished memories were created together at Our Place restaurant, and even years later, the family continues to treasure them.
David Bain, Sr. was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. The best example of a family man you could ever imagine . Family is what his life revolved around. David was a man that would give you the shirt off his back. He always thought of others before himself and set this example daily. One example of his caring nature is where David would get up early during the winter months to shovel snow for the elderly or watering his customers flowers during the warm weather months while they were on vacation or away for business.
As a young boy, he grew up on the mission field in the countries of South Africa and Barbados with his parents and siblings. This started his love for Jesus that carried him all throughout his life. You could see this through his positive attitude and the way he treated people. He never knew a stranger and talked to everyone everywhere. He never complained, even in his final days while battling Mesothelioma. He had strong Christian convictions and just wanted to serve the Lord in all that he did. He graduated from the Institute of Christian Service with a degree in Practical Christian Training at Bob Jones University. He had a great work ethic and worked for over 50 years as a Master Carpenter and served Columbus with all of his grace and glory with a cheerful heart. One of David’s greatest qualities was that he was a perfectionist and specialized in remodeling historic homes. He was active in efforts to preserve historical buildings in Columbus, IN. Many of his customers became dear friends throughout his life. He was a member, deacon, and elder of the Hartsville Baptist Church and helped start the Hartsville Food Bank. He had a strong love and passion for people, food, coffee, and loved gatherings. In his last 6 months of life, he spent time with family visiting the mountains in Gatlinburg on a family trip and visiting his sisters and their families in South Carolina. He spent his final days in San Clemente, California with his wife, soaking in the beauty of the ocean and mountains. He was truly at peace there.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy; children, David (Celine) Bain of Columbus, Shannon (Robert) Dailey of Hope, Amanda (Matthew) Dreyer of Greencastle, Adam (Christina) Bain, also of Columbus; grandchildren, Nolan Dailey, Gavin Bain, Elijah Dreyer, Mwajuma Bain, Addison Dailey, Emma Bain, Daegan Baxter, Malachi Dreyer, Ellie Bain, Samuel Dreyer, Maevyn Bain; siblings, Pam (Mike) Ardoin, Debby (Louis) McCray, Cindy O’Cain, both of South Carolina, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Bain and parents, Harry James and Marilyn Jean Tempest Bain .
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Pastor Tim Tallent officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Hope Moravian Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made any of the following: Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, Bob Jones University or Hartsville Baptist Church (David’s home church).
Condolences and special memories may be shared with David’s family and a video tribute may be seen at barkesweaverglick.com.
David’s Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:31, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
David’s Favorite Saying: “Life is a Journey.”
