Douglas Norton Spain, a loving husband, father and Papa, age 85, of Subligna, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Doug, as he was known, was born on October 12th, 1940, in Trion, Georgia, to the late Jimmie and Gertrude Louise Norton Spain. Doug retired from Roper Corporation in 2002 after 30 years of service and was currently employed with Chattooga County Public Works. Doug had many interests including woodworking and was an avid fan of vintage cars. He was a former member of the North Georgia Cruisers and was also a founding member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship, where he would greet you with a warm smile and ensure that you did not forget your bulletin. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Spain Bullard; Phyllis Spain; and niece, Deborah Bullard Jennings.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Allene Jennings Spain; his children, Amelia Spain Blackmon, Carol Spain, Adam Spain, and Crystal Spain (Bud Raburn). Grandchildren: Blake Maney (Emily), Carrington Maney (Tyler Free), Piper Maney, and Zeke Spain; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11am from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Jennings and Dr. Dalen Jackson officiating followed by interment at Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ken Jennings, Stephen Jennings, David Fletcher Sr., David Fletcher Jr., Carey Maney, and Dennis Bullard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Norton, Steve Bullard, David King and the members of Horizon Baptist Fellowship.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The family extends their appreciation to the Chattooga County 911 staff, the staff at Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga Emergency Department, the Subligna Volunteer Fire Department, and special friends Jeremy and Lauren Mitchell.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Douglas Norton Spain.