NEWPORT NEWS - Thomas Linwood Cain, 65, traveled to his final hunting ground on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, believing that real peace could only be found surrounded by nature with the freedom to roam the forest, mountains, and streams.

A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Tommy was exposed to Agent Orange while serving his country. It was the ultimate cause of his death. Tommy was in the civil service for more than 30 years, retiring in 2006, and he was a longtime member of the Royal Stag Hunt Club in Charles City County.

Preceded in death by his father, Eric Linwood Cain; and his grandson, Brandon David Cain, Tommy is survived by his wife and soul mate of 20 years, Audrey J. Cain; his devoted mother, Vera P. Cain of Newport News; children, Candy Shaw and husband, Norman, of Lynnhaven, Fla., and David Cain and wife, Sherri, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and grandchildren, Tara, Faith and Natalie Shaw of Lynnhaven, Fla., and Lauren Cain of St. Louis, Mo. He is also survived by four sisters, Sherry Hamilton of Mathews, Debbie Cain of Newport News, Barbara Payne and husband, Larry, of Smithfield, Patricia Gnatowsky and husband, Randy, of Poquoson; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, with a memorial service following at 5:30 p.m. Friends will gather afterward at the home of his sister, Debbie Cain.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Eddie Eagle Program, National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in the Daily Press from May 13 to May 14, 2010.
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