Cain was born on June 7, 1993, in Rowlett, Texas to Leann Pippin. He worked as an HVAC Service Tech at Service Plus Heat and Air, Inc. in Caddo Mills. He graduated from Quinlan High School in 2011. If you were to ask Cain his biggest accomplishment in his 31 years, it would be his best girls he was the Ultimate Girl Dad to. McKenzlea, Brynlea and Hadlea were a love he had never known and were his life, his absolute pride and joy.
He is survived by his beloved daughters, McKenzlea, Brynlea, and Hadlea Pippin; parents, Leann and Brandon Nelson; sisters, Allea Carver and husband, Shane, and Maci Patterson; brothers, Seth Nelson and wife, Kortni, Christian Pittsinger, and Kaden McAbee; nieces, Averie Nelson and Aubree and Arya Pittsinger, and niece on the way, Emma Nelson; nephew, Stetson Carver; his nannie, Connie Pippin; his grandmother, Lesa Nelson; his papa, Tommy Nelson; great-grandmother, Nancy Pitts; aunts, Juli Harris, Niki Harris, Debbie Pitts, and Carla Clark; uncle, Richard Pitts; cousins, Madyson Holbrook, Blake Holbrook, Kenlea Holbrook, Knox Berryhill; his second mom, Mindy Sager; great-aunts and uncles, a whole slew of friends who loved him and he raised ''Cain'' with; and the mothers who gave him his greatest gifts in life, his beautiful daughters, Tiffany Ragland, Shelbi Bane, and Shai Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather ''Dad'', James Michal Pippin; grandfather, Harvey Kenneth Pitts; great-grandparents, James and Dorothy Pippin; great-great- grandmother, Vona Ann White, and great- aunt, Sheila Marie Pippin.
Pallbearers will be Colton Cook, Tre Barnes, Ryan Suggs, Dustin McClain, Austin Ruff, Blake Holbrook, Matt Nichols, and Cody Cresswell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Seth Nelson, Shane Carver and Stetson Carver.
In honor of Cain and if you knew his obsessions, please wear your favorite graphic tee, Nike Dunks or Jordans.
Condolences(12)
Diana Shepelwich
Plano, TX Friday, March 28, 2025 Our hearts are broken for your loss. You will be in our prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you knowing you will see your son again someday ♥️Stephanie Clay
San Marcos, TX Thursday, March 27, 2025 I have been struggling deeply with this. I grew up with Cain. My first boyfriend, my first “puppy love” as my late father would always call it. My heart is hurting from this devastating loss of a beautiful soul who had so much more to give in this world. I love you my old friend.Yours always,
“Short sh**”
Jeb and Maggie Payne
Caddo Mills, TX Thursday, March 27, 2025 Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, sorry for your loss.Alvarado’s
Crowley, TX Thursday, March 27, 2025 Many of my young adult years were spent with Tiffany and Cain. As they navigated becoming adults and just doing the best they could for that sweet baby mak. We love you Cain. We had many fun times together and will never forget the memories made. Big hugs to the whole family and prayers to his sweet girls who will miss their daddy forever.Janet Samples
Greenville, TX Thursday, March 27, 2025 I am so sorry, Allea. My condolences go out to you and your family. I know there is such a big hole in all of your hearts. May God hold you all up in the hard days ahead. Know that many people are here to support you. Again, we are all thinking about you and praying for strength.Janet Samples
Tyler Covington
Quinlan, TX Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Grew up with this guy, spent most weekends in middle school at his house. Went to Galveston with his family when we were younger. Learned to skateboard, ride dirt bikes, and helped me create my first MySpace haha. Unfortunately grew apart after school. Nothing but prayers for his whole family. Miss you dude!Shelsea Milton
Quitman, TX Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Rest in Peace. You were always so nice & such a good Dad. You will be truly missed!Jason & Amy Johnson
Royse City, TX Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Our heartfelt condolences go out to all who loved Cain—and that number is great. We cherish the wonderful memories of the boys as they grew up together. Cain’s big heart touched so many lives, and his absence will be deeply felt.Bailey McDonald
brashear, TX Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Sending my deepest condolences to the family!Sonya Doty
Garland, TX Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.JM and Lisa Daniel
Jefferson, TX Tuesday, March 25, 2025 You are in our thoughts and prayers.Marie Pugh
Caddo Mills, TX Tuesday, March 25, 2025 We sent our deep condolences to the family.All our thoughts,
David and Marie Pugh