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Jack Spain Jr.
1939 - 2025
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Jack Spain Obituary
Born January 24, 1939, in Greenville, North Carolina, Jack lived a life devoted to his family, his profession and to serving his many communities. He attended UNC Chapel Hill and then Harvard Law School, then became a partner at Hunton & Williams law firm in Richmond, where he lived out his life. He served on the board of directors of the Maymont Foundation and helped to establish the park. He also served on the board of directors of the King & Queen County Historical Society, where he was instrumental in opening the Tavern Museum.
He served as Special Counsel to the Virginia Constitutional Revision Committee and served as Chairman of State and Local Government Law committees of the American Bar Association and the Virginia Bar Association. He was elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel. Jack was also a Trustee and long-time usher at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond.
Jack had a playful sense of humor and was always generous with his time. He was very attentive to detail and made sure that what needed to be done was done right. He loved traveling with his family as a opportunity to learn. He was passionate about history, of his home state of North Carolina, his adopted state of Virginia, the nation and was particularly fascinated by the travels of Marco Polo and China. He was a wonderful cook. He was a wonderful father. He loved to toil joyfully at Bewdley.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Spain; by his son John Spain and daughter in law Susan Spain; and by his grandchildren Lear and Nora Spain. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie Spain of Greenville, and by his son Sidney Spain.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in his honor, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Maymont Foundation or to the King & Queen Historical Society.
His wit and generous spirit will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
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Kimberly Rhamstine Horner
November 17, 2025
Uncle Jack, as I called him, was a constant in my life for over 55 years. He loved collecting Chinese art, watching his Alma Mater basketball games, doing jobs at his farm, especially riding The Gator and so enjoyed their annual VA Beach Summer stays and other travels. Among the many interests and things he enjoyed, I believe his grandchildren brought him the most joy. While he often teased us all with his cheeky southern wit, he was always happy to sit down with his sweet tea for a long chat or host a lovely meal he had often prepared himself. He was a very strong and determined man who persevered when he simply could have relaxed a little more. Surrounded by his immediate family at the time he said his goodbyes, was a proof of a life well lived.
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