WILLIAMSBURG — Richard Emms “Dick” Bain, 89, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1932, in Crozet, the son of the late Edward H. Bain Sr. and Katherine K. Bain.
Dick graduated from Belmont Abbey College after serving in the U.S. Air Force in the Azores during the Korean War (1951-1955). He received Master’s degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from Florida State University and the University of Minnesota.
His calling in life was to improve peoples’ lives through service in local government. He started his career in the U.S. Agency for International Development in Djakarta, Indonesia. After serving overseas, he was the county administrator in Goochland, Prince George, York and Stafford counties in Virginia.
He satisfied his entrepreneurial dream by owning and operating Quick Trucks, a small business in Ashland.
He was a faithful Catholic, actively engaged in the Knights of Columbus and pro-life efforts, and he loved his family. He is fondly remembered by his neighbors in Old Quaker Estates and Brookdale of Williamsburg.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Helen Klockgether; brothers, J. Kirk, Thomas H., Henry F. and Norman A.; and sister, Elizabeth L. Bain.
He is survived by his brothers, Daniel C., Edward H. Jr., George W. and Frank N. Bain; three children, Margaret (Meg) Hinders (Larry), Katherine (Kay) Mangan (Mike) and E. Hugh Bain (Keitha). He is also survived by eight grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
His family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg. A Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg. Interment will be held at 12:30 p.m. in Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1400 S. Randolph St., Richmond.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Society for Human Life and Bethlehem Monastery of Poor Clares, 5500 Holly Fork Road, Barhamsville, VA 23011.
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