James "Jim" Solberg Jr.

James Robert "Jim" Solberg, Jr., 62, passed away on July 11, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Tipton in Covington, TN. James was born on June 11, 1963 in Jacksonville, FL to parents James Robert and Avis Geneva Shelton Solberg. Mr. Jim was a retired sheet metal worker and was also known as the go-to back-yard mechanic throughout the neighborhood. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and any time he could catch a basketball game, he would be sure to watch the Memphis Tigers or the Grizzlies play. Mr. Jim had also recently discovered a new favorite pastime - training disc dogs - with his best four-legged friend Tippy. Mr. Jim is survived by his mother, Avis Geneva Solberg; his daughter, Amanda Rains (Chris); his grandchildren, Lyra Cottingham, Maggie Rains, and Nora Rains, and his step-daughter, Joyce Green. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Solberg, Sr.; his step-son, Jeff Green, and his sister, Terri Renee Solberg. Cremation is under the direction of Covington Funeral Home, and there are no services planned at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James "Jim" Solberg, Jr., please visit our floral store.