J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bain, Jack P.

Wednesday, 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 – 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 Sportsman’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 Jack’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 Jack’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.

Dear Hannah, Robin and Phil,
I am very saddened to hear of your personal loss. And Wakefield has lost another community pillar. It is men of his era that made our nation a wonderful country. And made one proud to be an American.
I trust that his love for his country and the life he lived will be remembered forever by those who KNEW JACK BAIN.
May his character be embraced by all as an example of a true Gentleman of his era.
May the children and grand children know what a great man he was. and the legacy he has left their generation. .
I thank G-d for you both for the love and service you have given your community.
He was an honorable man and everyone who knew of him had great respect for him .
His legacy and memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him and the people who appreciated his character .
May the HOLY SPIRIT , who abides within our hearts, comfort each of you.
I pray angels unaware will be sent by G-d to each of you to lift you to your feet till you can fly again.
Earthly people) are messengers of G-d, whom HE sends to comfort us in the time of loss.
May it be in expresssion and acts of love and appreciation for the lives you have lived before your community.'
May your faith and spirit remain strong till you can FLY again.
. We , have the confidence , that we too, will be reunited with Jack and all the others we have loved thru our life span.But until then , we will continue to serve others and serve OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST , till HE calls us or returns to catch away HIS bride.
For we grieve not as those who have no HOPE, WE know Jesus CHrist promises we too will live again and be reunited in heaven with those who have gone before us.
We know Jack is resting in the presence of JESUS CHRIST, whom he served faithfully.
Shalom, love and prayers ,
Faye Mattox
Weeping endures for a season , but JOY will come in the morning , once again.

Posted by: Faye Mattox at August 30, 2010 05:23 PM

We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Mr. Bain was a very nice person and very involved in the Wakefield community. He will always be remembered by us as a role model and a good person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all during this difficult time.

Donald G. Atkins and Sharon Huber Atkins.

Posted by: Donald & Sharon Atkins at August 28, 2010 10:33 AM

Hannah,Jack and Robin,
My family extends deepest sympathies to your family. We are all so sorry to hear of Jack's death. I am sure there are no words to comfort you, but he was with you a very long time and you have many memories to cherish. He was a good friend of my family & a generous person.
Hannah, you have also been a special friend to my family and so kind. We appreciate both of your friendships so much and am very sorry for your loss.
Liz Daughtrey and Family
JoAnne Daughtrey Dunker & family
.

Posted by: Liz Daughtrey at August 27, 2010 06:38 PM

Hanna, Phil, Robin

My condolenses on your loss. Jack will be missed, but like Mom he lived a long good life and witnessed many fantastic changes in this community and world. He gave much more than he took from this community, he helped make it a better place and helped a lot of families in trouble that few will be aware of. Last spoke with him a month ago in Fire Mountain Restaurant in Suffolk seemed to be in good spirits.

He will be missed

Elliotte

Posted by: Elliotte Williams at August 27, 2010 11:43 AM

My condolences go to the family of "Mr. Bain". He was a very special, generous man to my husband Nick Cook and myself. He was so nice to all of us and was such a thoughtful caring person. Nick worked for Mr. Bain for many years and he was so good to work for.

Mrs. Bain and family our prayers go out for you and our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. He was such a good man. God bless you all.

Nick & Joan Cook

Posted by: Joan Bailey Cook at August 26, 2010 10:09 PM