Christopher Shane Spann

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of our beloved husband, son, father and brother Christopher Shane Spann, 50, who passed away unexpectedly on February 23rd, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.
Chris was born on December 5, 1972 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Ray and Diane Spann. He grew up in Jacksonville and graduated high school from University Christian School in 1990 winning the State Championship in baseball. He graduated college from Frances Marion University in Florence, South Carolina.
After graduating he relocated back to Jacksonville. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department for many years. He also worked at ADT, Snyder Heating & Air and Fenwick Home Services.
To say Chris loved baseball is a huge understatement. From playing baseball for many years, Chris moved on to becoming a coach. He was a great mentor to many baseball players and has made such an impact on so many young players. He coached his son in different organizations around town. He was also an Assistant Coach at University Christian for several seasons and most recently was the Head Varsity Coach at Christ Church Academy.
Chris didn't only love baseball he loved football too. His favorite sports teams were the Florida Gators, Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Braves.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Ray Spann, his daughter Addilyn Grace Spann and brother Paul Weston Spann.
Chris is survived by his wife Jennifer Spann, his sons Matthew and Tyler Spann; his mother Diane Spann, his father in law and mother in law Patrick and Gloria Smith; his brother Richard Reid and fiancé Angelique Pouliot (Mason); his sister in law and brother in law Christopher and Angie Arrich (Ethan and Lily); his niece and nephew in law Brooke & Devin Pollett (Braelyn); his niece Emily Masters; as well as many other extended family and friends.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Christ's Church Mandarin Campus at 11 am with Pastor Frank Ciresi of University Church officiating. A graveside service will immediately follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends and loved ones on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 3-7pm at Hardage Giddens Oaklawn Chapel.
Please keep our family in your prayers during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation at https://gofund.me/995b7580
The family request everyone honor Chris by wearing orange or blue on both Friday and Saturday.