Obituary

Patrick J. "Pat" Crain

December 21, 1943 - July 3, 2026

Patrick “Pat” J. Crain, age 82 and of Ethel, Louisiana, was called home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2026. Pat was born on December 21, 1943, in Mount Hermon, Louisiana. He married the love of his life, Betty, in 1967, and together they shared 59 wonderful years. Pat was a devoted family man who loved God, his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren above all else. He was a hardworking businessman whose life's work centered on the cattle and concrete industries. A longtime member of Feliciana Baptist Church, Pat lived out his faith through quiet service and unwavering integrity. He was known for his honesty, strong work ethic, and steadfast character. He found great joy in working the land, tending cattle, and spending time outdoors.

Whether he was in the pasture, on a tractor, or gathered with family and friends, Pat was happiest when surrounded by the people and places he loved most. Above all, Pat cherished his family. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren, and his greatest satisfaction came from watching them grow and thrive. His family will remember him as a faithful husband, devoted father and grandfather, trusted friend, and a man whose life reflected faith, humility, perseverance, and love. 

Pat is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Clark Crain; his daughter, Donielle Crain Gainous (David); and his son, William Clark Crain (Kandi). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Laeken Gainous Walker (Jordan), David Grant Gainous (Tori), Jordan Jones, Faith Gainous, Jaylee Gainous, Micah Gainous, Rebekah Gautreau, Holland Crain Aucoin (Austen), John Clark Crain, Patrick Crain, Micah Jones (Molly), and Dalton Jones; and his great-grandchildren, Ridge Walker, Creed Gainous, Rowan Gainous, Henderson Gainous, Joanna Jones, Eleanor Jones, and Jack Aucoin. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.B. and Frances Burch Crain, and his great-grandson, Brooks Gainous. 

Visitation will be held at Feliciana Baptist Church on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Crain family residence, 8001 Highway 10, Ethel, Louisiana 70730. Pallbearers will be Clark Crain, David Gainous, John Clark Crain, Patrick Crain, Austen Aucoin, Grant Gainous, Micah Gainous, and Jordan Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackson Howell and Shane Landry.

Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.