Joe Neil Bain

Joe Neil Bain, 83, of Amarillo, TX passed away September 2, 2024.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Central Church of Christ Chapel. Interment will follow in Stinnett Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Joe was born December 21, 1940. He graduated from Stinnett High School in 1959 then obtained his teaching degree from West Texas University in 1964. Joe taught and coached at Stinnett High School, Memphis High School, and Amarillo High School over 30 years.

Joe received a 25 year recognition award for being a member of Texas High School Coaches Association, THCA Track and Field Outstanding Achievement Award in 1996, Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame for Track Coach of the Year in 2004, and in 2014 he was inducted into the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame as the 164th member.

Joe will always be remembered for his dedication to education, sports, and students. His love for teaching and Amarillo High School was immeasurable. 

Joe was a faithful member of Amarillo Central Church of Christ for 40 years. He always loved to talk about his love for God and Christ. 

Joe will be missed by his family, friends, and thousands of students he was always ready to brag about!

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Joe is survived by his brothers, Donald Bain and wife Sharon, and Bobby Bain and wife Debbie; nephews, Chris Bain, Anthony Bain, and Cody Bain; nieces, Pam Cooke and Jody McCormack; and several great-nephews and nieces. 

All those who attend the service are encouraged to wear black and gold.