Coach Jimmy Dale Spain
Age 84, entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN on July 23rd.

Jimmy was a proud graduate of Milan High School and the University of Memphis.After a career in Pharmaceutical Sales with Searle Pharmaceuticals, he began a second dream career as a teacher and coach.Jimmy served many years and students at First Assembly Christian School (FACS) as the Booster Club President, Geography teacher, PE teacher, Basketball Coach, and early morning care teacher.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Eddie C and Clara Spain. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Terri Rainwater Spain, daughter Traci and son Ross (April); grandchildren: Madison, Grace, and Grant, his brothers: Ed Spain of Franklin, TN and Jerry Spain of Lexington, TN.

He will be remembered for his walk with Jesus, his willingness to serve others, his teasing jokes, his entertaining stories, his magnetic personality, and his ability to see the best in others. His legacy to his family and friends will carry on for generations.

Visitation will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 until memorial service begins at 5 p.m. at First Assembly of God.

In lieu of flowers, the Spain family asks all memorial gifts go to the Coach Jim Spain Memorial Fund at FACS.Checks should be made out to FACS with Coach Jim Spain Memorial Fund on the memo line. Please mail gifts to Coach Jim Spain Memorial Fund, FACS, 8650 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, TN 38018. Gifts may also be sent through Venmo to @Kendall-Boyd-7. The Spain family will be notified of your gift.

High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium
3788 Summer Avenue
Memphis, TN 38122
901-454-5795