George Lowell Fain

Mr. George Lowell Fain, age 85 of Helen. Mr. Fain passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at his residence following an extended illness.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, June 11, 2010 from the Helen Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Fain was born in Akron, Ohio on February 22, 1925 to the late George H. Fain and Florence McPherson Fain. He spent much of his adult life in Ohio where he attended Central High School and the University of Akron. He then worked for Polsky's Department Store in Akron and later and served as Comptroller for Federated Department Stores and later NCR. In 1973, he and wife Betty opened Betty's Country Store in Helen. Mr. Fain was active in his church as well as city government serving as a trustee in his church Helen Presbyterian, served one term as the mayor of Helen and at least two terms on the Helen City Council.
Mr. Fain is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Fain, Helen; daughters and sons in law, Michael & Karen Fain, Clarkesville; Steve & Dian Fain, Cleveland; Pat & Kelly Fain, Helen; daughters and sons in law, Drusilla & Steve Shelton, Darlene & Davis Broadway, Sautee; Kelly & Larry Goins, Sautee
Sister, Shirley Custer; 14 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren
The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Helen Branch Library, P.O. Box 1088, Helen, Georgia 30545
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 PM