John Hopps Fain Jr.

Dr. John Hopps Fain Jr. was born on June 17, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to John and Evelyn deHart Fain and passed into the loving arms of the Lord on July 30, 2024 after a valiant battle with Pancreatic cancer.

John leaves behind to carry on his indelible memory- his loving wife of 27 years, Lindy Gatlin Fain; daughters Dr. Romy M. Fain and Dr. Hannah Kathryn Fain; son John Hopps Fain III (Jack); mother Evelyn Fain; sisters, Dr. Linda Fain Hatton (Dan) and Laura Bittermann; nephews, Chris Agness (Katie), Jeremy Agness (Savannah), Alex Bittermann, and Austin Hatton (Rachel); niece, Leiza Agness and many other family members who loved and adored him. He is proceeded in death by his father John Hopps Fain Sr.

John graduated from The University of Houston College of Optometry in 1976. He was loved by his patients and he loved them back. So much that he continued to work up until the last few months of his life. Many colleagues credit him with changing their lives for the better with the lessons that they learned from him. His professionalism, commitment, passion and business ingenuity inspired others.

John’s children were his pride and joy and watching them grow into successful adults was his crowning achievement in a life full of great achievements. John played football at Austin College, and he combined his love of sports, and his love of his children by coaching many of Jack’s sports teams. He was a role model and friend of many young men in the community. A community that they cherished and he and Lindy were an integral part of.

There is no question that to everyone who knew him, John Fain was one of the happiest, most carefree, and positive guys you would ever meet. He has life-long friends who love him and was always in high demand for any social situation. He always enjoyed being around people. His signature was to greet you with a martini and his big beautiful smile. He was the life of the party- but his grace, gentleness, encouragement, quick wit and support for all, was what made him shine. He forgave easily and was not easily offended.

Most importantly John wore his faith on his sleeve. He exemplified the patience and loving-kindness of his Lord and Savior, Jesus.

His faith, positivity, love of life, and fear of missing out were essential to John putting up a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. After his diagnosis his last two years were full of travel, friendship, laughing and loving. He loved his life and his people, who loved him back with equal passion.

His legacy will live on through his amazing children, his family and friends who he loved so well and all of the people that he impacted in his professional life.

Please join us in celebrating John’s life and legacy.

Visitation is at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home, Thursday, August 8th 6-8 pm. Memorial Service to be held at Highland Park United Methodist Church, Friday, August 9th 10:00 am, with a reception to follow.