Obituary
Caril Andrew McLain (1939-2017)

Caril Andrew McLain (1939-2017)

Caril Andrew McLain, age 77, began his heavenly journey on July 12, 2017 after a valiant battle with multiple cancers. Caril was born in Healdton, Oklahoma (July 19, 1939), the third of four sons of Woodie Albert and Blanche Ethel Shrader McLain. After graduating from Chillicothe (TX) High School in 1958, he moved with his parents and brothers to California. Caril was part of the Fillmore Police Department in the early 1960’s. Although his time on the force was not long, the friends he made lasted a lifetime and the stories were endless. Caril married Ruth Ann Bragg in 1966 and they had two daughters, Dawn Melissa (Missy) and Charissa Deann. In 1977, Caril married Sandy Barham and had a son, Cody Reagan. He lived in Plainview, Texas for many years and in Vian, Oklahoma Most recently, Caril moved to California to be near his daughters and grandchildren while undergoing treatment for his cancer. His children and grandchildren were the center of his affections and his bond with his brothers unbreakable. He is survived by daughters Missy McLain and Charissa McLain of Ventura, CA; son Cody McLain of Bastrop, TX; grandchildren Ashley Nicole DeLaTorre and Jacob Andrew McLain of Ventura; brothers Gene E. McLain and family of Plainview, TX; Larry Earl McLain and family of McLean, TX; Waylan A. McLain and family of Broken Arrow, OK; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Fillmore-Piru: TeamMcLain. Checks payable to the American Cancer Society, send to Charissa McLain, 1389 Platte Avenue, Ventura, California 93004.