James Caine, Jr.

James Robert Caine, Jr., was born in Valparaiso, Florida on July 18th, 1960, to James Robert Caine, Sr. and Dora Florence Harvell Caine.

James was a high school graduate of Crestview High School, Class of 1979. After high school he followed a passion, he had as far back as his childhood, a love of heavy equipment. He became a crane operator and worked with heavy equipment his entire adult life. He was a very hard worker and one of the best in his career.

James was a true outdoorsman loving to hunt and fish. His favorite place to be was on the river where he spent most of his time with his son, Justin, and numerous friends. Many knew him as Skins, Brown, or Crongo. He loved a good ole fish fry gathering, good music and good friends. He always greeted you as brother or sweets. Friendships were a big part of his life, and his circle was as big as a mountain. He loved to mechanic on just about anything and he loved teaching his son, Justin, all that he knew.

James loved being a Paw Paw and watching his grandchildren grow and he was very proud of them.

He had a loving home with Rhonda for 9 great years and a riding partner in a fur buddy Frankie.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert Caine, Sr., and Dora Florence Harvell Caine, sister, Sharon Sadler.

He is survived by his son, Justin Caine; daughter, Laura Wilson; sister, Sylvia Peterson (Everette and Jenny); his loving companion Rhonda Watkins; (Sydney and Brooke); eight grandchildren; and his loyal pup Frankie.

James could enter a room of strangers and come out with a room full of friends.

He was loved by many and to many he loved you.

A time of visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 10:00am at Antioch Cemetery.

James Robert Caine, Jr.

July 18th, 1960-June 25, 2024

ONE OF THE GOOD ONES!

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview. Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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