Charles R. "Chick" Bain
September 8, 1935 ~ January 22, 2020
Charles R. “Chick” Bain
84, of Camby, passed away on January 22, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital Mooresville, surrounded by his family. Chick was born on September 8, 1935 in Mooresville, IN to the late Horace and Mary (McCoun) Bain.
A lifelong resident of Mooresville, Chick worked as a dispatcher for the Mooresville Police Department for 33 years and Newcomer Lumber in Mooresville for 10 years. He enjoyed staying active playing basketball, fishing, bowling, woodworking and birdwatching. He could also be found sitting in his favorite chair, with the remote control in hand, watching his favorite shows like The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show, The First 48 and his beloved Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and Chicago Cubs. He was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Mooresville American Legion, Mooresville VFW as well as being a lifetime member of the Mooresville Eagles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers James, Jack and John Bain and a sister Anna Lou Ferguson.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cathy (Collier) Bain; children Teresa Morley, Rhonda Todosciuk and her husband Mike, Darren Bain and his wife Sharon and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, Jan.26th from 10am-4pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Funeral services will be on Monday, Jan. 27th at 11am in the funeral home, with Pastor Charlie Paxton, officiating. Burial will follow the services in Mooresville Cemetery.
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So sorry Cathy, Justin and your whole family. Chick was a great man. Thoughts and prayers for all sent.
Awww Chick my whole life you were my hero dispatcher my favourite time was the watermelon we took from IGA and came to the PD and ate it with all you nuts , those were the good ol days…RIP Chick ߒ– You were a good friend
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
I remember you and the wife and kids live next-door to my grandparents on W. Washington St. some good memories there
RIP Mr Bain, Sending thoughts and prayers for the family
With a heavy heart I say so long for now my old friend, family member, and mentor. I’ve known Chick since 1978 and he taught me a hell of a lot as a young man. He treated me like I was his son, in fact I was a son-in-law. Everyone that knew Chick loved him and I do too. Prayers to Cathy, Teresa, Rhonda, Darren and all of his family members. RIP Chick
Chick was a very kind man. Always smiling and we’ll miss his voice on evenings dispatching for MPD. Prayers to the family.
Thoughts and prayers for the whole family Chick is my bff’s dad and he was such a good guy, he would give you the shirt off his back. He had the patience of a saint too, but if he was mad at you, you knew it! I was always at the house and many many dinners and he always called me kid and hugged me before I left He will always be in my heart
I loved this man, He was such a good person The one thing I remember most about Chic was the tone of his voice never changed. We would have 911 calls coming in, lifeline in the air, people in the lobby , officers on traffic stops and he was just as mellow as if nothing was going on. I would b like wow that was crazy he would say yeh, let’s see who’s winning He always had a game on. Thoughts and prayers to the family
I remember Chick from many years ago when I would walk up to the Police Dept. to see my Dad. Prayers to Cathy and the rest of the family.
Grandpa Bain, I love you and I miss you so much. You taught me a lot. I am proud to be called your grandson. I will see you again someday. I love you, old man.
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
I am so sorry for your loss Matt. He was a wonderful man! Michael and I will miss him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friend, Heather (Bush) Fox
Everyday, Chick would come in to dispatch, sharpen 2 number 2 pencils and a clean sheet of paper. He would then take a ruler and draw three lines down it then fold it in half. He would use that the whole shift to keep track of times for every run! Even though we had computers, he was always old school first! He loved watching basketball and he loved his job! I’m gonna miss him, but I’ll always be able to hear his “ Moooooooooresville Police Department “ in my memory! Sending love to Kathy and his kids! Chick was truly one of a kind!
Keeping you all in my heart. He was a kind, gentle man. He will be missed