Jack
Jack Bain
d. August 25, 2010
JACK PHILIP BAIN, 87, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born on May 5, 1923 in Salem VA, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Bain and Marion Thomason Bain. A brother Robert F. Bain, Jr. also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hannah Barlow Bain; a son, Jack Philip Bain Jr.; a daughter Robin Bain King; grandchildren Sarah VanReed Bain, Cody Bain King, Hannah Lorraine King & Jesse Bain King; special cousins, Ann & Diana Thomason of Salem. He is also survived by members of the family of the late Lee J. & Agnes Bain of Capron, members of the family of the late Fairfield S. Bain and Mamie Jenkins Bain (Jenks) of Wakefield & members of the late John E. & Augusta White Bain family of Wakefield. The family wishes to acknowledge Robert Bain of Wakefield whose frequent visits with Jack provided fellowship and good humor that have been especially helpful in recent years.
Jack graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1943 he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served for three years in WW II including tours in England, France & Germany. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1946 and returned to classes at VCU. He also commenced classes at the Virginia School of Law.
Entering the family business in 1947, Jack became trustee & bookkeeper of the T. L. Bain Estate of Ivor.
Active in a variety of business, civic and church organizations over the years, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Sussex-Surry from 1947 until the bank merged with BB&T in 1999. He served on the Wakefield Town Council. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Wakefield Lodge # 198 and he was a Shriner. He holds 50-year pins from both organizations. From 1971 â?? 1980 he was a member of the Wakefield Town Council, and was an active member of the Wakefield Ruritan Club and the annual Shad Planking held by the club. He also belonged to the Wakefield Sportsmanâ??s Club, the B&B Hunt Club of Wakefield and was a valued member of the Tidewater Academy Board of Directors for 25 years.
A lifetime member of Wakefield United Methodist Church, Jack spent many years as Sunday School treasurer and also served as chairman of the Administrative Board and the Board of Trustees.
A funeral service in Jackâ??s honor will be held at the Wakefield United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 3:00PM by the Rev. Edward Owen and Rev. Willie Guill. Burial with Masonic rites will follow at the Bain family lot in Wakefield Cemetery. The family will visit with family and friends from 1:30 to 3:00PM prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memorial donations to Jackâ??s memory are suggested to the general fund of the church, P.O. Box 87, Wakefield, VA 23888. The Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield is in charge of arrangements.
Jack graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1943 he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served for three years in WW II including tours in England, France & Germany. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1946 and returned to classes at VCU. He also commenced classes at the Virginia School of Law.
Entering the family business in 1947, Jack became trustee & bookkeeper of the T. L. Bain Estate of Ivor.
Active in a variety of business, civic and church organizations over the years, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Sussex-Surry from 1947 until the bank merged with BB&T in 1999. He served on the Wakefield Town Council. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Wakefield Lodge # 198 and he was a Shriner. He holds 50-year pins from both organizations. From 1971 â?? 1980 he was a member of the Wakefield Town Council, and was an active member of the Wakefield Ruritan Club and the annual Shad Planking held by the club. He also belonged to the Wakefield Sportsmanâ??s Club, the B&B Hunt Club of Wakefield and was a valued member of the Tidewater Academy Board of Directors for 25 years.
A lifetime member of Wakefield United Methodist Church, Jack spent many years as Sunday School treasurer and also served as chairman of the Administrative Board and the Board of Trustees.
A funeral service in Jackâ??s honor will be held at the Wakefield United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 3:00PM by the Rev. Edward Owen and Rev. Willie Guill. Burial with Masonic rites will follow at the Bain family lot in Wakefield Cemetery. The family will visit with family and friends from 1:30 to 3:00PM prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memorial donations to Jackâ??s memory are suggested to the general fund of the church, P.O. Box 87, Wakefield, VA 23888. The Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield is in charge of arrangements.
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