Dennis Ray Mainord

DENNIS RAY MAINORD

Dennis Ray Mainord, 71, of Whitwell, Tennessee was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 21, 2025.  On December 1, 1953, he was born to the late Steve H. and Thelma Rhodes Mainord in Jasper, Tennessee.  Dennis was married to Bonnie Miller Mainord and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  He worked in the Grundy County School System for 35 years as a girls Basketball Coach, Teacher and Principal.  He served most of his time in Education in Palmer, Tennessee.  Dennis was a loving husband and father.  He loved dogs, especially his dog, Speck, who was his buddy.  He was a true craftsman, building his own house and loved tinkering with everything.  He also loved motorcycles and rode in the Trail of Tears.

Dennis is preceded in death by his father, Steve H. Mainord; mother, Thelma Rhodes Mainord; and sister, Judy Cash.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Bonnie Miller Mainord; son, Brent Mainord; brother, James G. (Linda) Mainord, several other family members and friends.

Visitation is on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm CST and on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor Billy Waters officiating.

Dennis will be laid to rest on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper, Tennessee immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Eddie Miller, Mike Mainord, Derek Miller, Houston Mainord, Jake Foshee and Jeff Kirk.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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