SGT US Army, Korea
Mr. W. Don Sports, 73, an Evans County civic leader and former broadcaster, passed away September 24, 2006, at his home in Evans County, after returning from Douglas, Ga., where he attended the reunion of his 1951 high school graduation class.
He attended South Georgia College and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He worked briefly with the Martin Theatre chain in Douglas, Eufaula, AL., and Port St. Joe, FL.
Sports began a career in broadcasting in Port St. Joe and in 1959 became associated with WCLA Radio in Claxton. He purchased the station in 1972 and sold it in 1997. He acquired numerous honors including, President of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in 1977 and recognition as the GAB's 1986 Citizen of the Year. Also, he held numerous leadership positions in the Claxton First United Methodist Church and the Claxton Rotary Club, including President, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, "for furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
Don married Ida Mae Fussell of Coffee County in 1952, when both were employees of the Martin Theatre, and she has been by his side for 54 years.
Survivors include:
His wife, Ida Mae Sports of Claxton.
One son, Donald Sports, Jr., of Macon.
One daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Toler and Bob Dellaposta of Nashville.
One grandson, Clint Toler of Nashville.
Brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dee Sports of Conyers.
One sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Jasper Messmore of Dunwoody.
Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation: Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral: Wednesday, September 27, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church with H. Craig Hutto, Pastor, officiating.
Burial: Grave side service were held, Wednesday, September 27, 3:30 p.m., at the Douglas City Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers: Claxton Rotary Club, Service Sunday school Class and members of the 1951 Senior Class of Douglas High School. Remembrances: First United Methodist Church of Claxton and Douglas.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thanks to this Contributor for the bio
Contributor: Connie Clemons (48089275) • [email protected]
Mr. W. Don Sports, 73, an Evans County civic leader and former broadcaster, passed away September 24, 2006, at his home in Evans County, after returning from Douglas, Ga., where he attended the reunion of his 1951 high school graduation class.
He attended South Georgia College and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He worked briefly with the Martin Theatre chain in Douglas, Eufaula, AL., and Port St. Joe, FL.
Sports began a career in broadcasting in Port St. Joe and in 1959 became associated with WCLA Radio in Claxton. He purchased the station in 1972 and sold it in 1997. He acquired numerous honors including, President of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in 1977 and recognition as the GAB's 1986 Citizen of the Year. Also, he held numerous leadership positions in the Claxton First United Methodist Church and the Claxton Rotary Club, including President, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, "for furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
Don married Ida Mae Fussell of Coffee County in 1952, when both were employees of the Martin Theatre, and she has been by his side for 54 years.
Survivors include:
His wife, Ida Mae Sports of Claxton.
One son, Donald Sports, Jr., of Macon.
One daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Toler and Bob Dellaposta of Nashville.
One grandson, Clint Toler of Nashville.
Brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dee Sports of Conyers.
One sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Jasper Messmore of Dunwoody.
Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation: Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral: Wednesday, September 27, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church with H. Craig Hutto, Pastor, officiating.
Burial: Grave side service were held, Wednesday, September 27, 3:30 p.m., at the Douglas City Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers: Claxton Rotary Club, Service Sunday school Class and members of the 1951 Senior Class of Douglas High School. Remembrances: First United Methodist Church of Claxton and Douglas.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thanks to this Contributor for the bio
Contributor: Connie Clemons (48089275) • [email protected]
SGT US Army, Korea
Mr. W. Don Sports, 73, an Evans County civic leader and former broadcaster, passed away September 24, 2006, at his home in Evans County, after returning from Douglas, Ga., where he attended the reunion of his 1951 high school graduation class.
He attended South Georgia College and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He worked briefly with the Martin Theatre chain in Douglas, Eufaula, AL., and Port St. Joe, FL.
Sports began a career in broadcasting in Port St. Joe and in 1959 became associated with WCLA Radio in Claxton. He purchased the station in 1972 and sold it in 1997. He acquired numerous honors including, President of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in 1977 and recognition as the GAB's 1986 Citizen of the Year. Also, he held numerous leadership positions in the Claxton First United Methodist Church and the Claxton Rotary Club, including President, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, "for furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
Don married Ida Mae Fussell of Coffee County in 1952, when both were employees of the Martin Theatre, and she has been by his side for 54 years.
Survivors include:
His wife, Ida Mae Sports of Claxton.
One son, Donald Sports, Jr., of Macon.
One daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Toler and Bob Dellaposta of Nashville.
One grandson, Clint Toler of Nashville.
Brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dee Sports of Conyers.
One sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Jasper Messmore of Dunwoody.
Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation: Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral: Wednesday, September 27, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church with H. Craig Hutto, Pastor, officiating.
Burial: Grave side service were held, Wednesday, September 27, 3:30 p.m., at the Douglas City Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers: Claxton Rotary Club, Service Sunday school Class and members of the 1951 Senior Class of Douglas High School. Remembrances: First United Methodist Church of Claxton and Douglas.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thanks to this Contributor for the bio
Contributor: Connie Clemons (48089275) • [email protected]
Mr. W. Don Sports, 73, an Evans County civic leader and former broadcaster, passed away September 24, 2006, at his home in Evans County, after returning from Douglas, Ga., where he attended the reunion of his 1951 high school graduation class.
He attended South Georgia College and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He worked briefly with the Martin Theatre chain in Douglas, Eufaula, AL., and Port St. Joe, FL.
Sports began a career in broadcasting in Port St. Joe and in 1959 became associated with WCLA Radio in Claxton. He purchased the station in 1972 and sold it in 1997. He acquired numerous honors including, President of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in 1977 and recognition as the GAB's 1986 Citizen of the Year. Also, he held numerous leadership positions in the Claxton First United Methodist Church and the Claxton Rotary Club, including President, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, "for furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
Don married Ida Mae Fussell of Coffee County in 1952, when both were employees of the Martin Theatre, and she has been by his side for 54 years.
Survivors include:
His wife, Ida Mae Sports of Claxton.
One son, Donald Sports, Jr., of Macon.
One daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Toler and Bob Dellaposta of Nashville.
One grandson, Clint Toler of Nashville.
Brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dee Sports of Conyers.
One sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Jasper Messmore of Dunwoody.
Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation: Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral: Wednesday, September 27, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church with H. Craig Hutto, Pastor, officiating.
Burial: Grave side service were held, Wednesday, September 27, 3:30 p.m., at the Douglas City Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers: Claxton Rotary Club, Service Sunday school Class and members of the 1951 Senior Class of Douglas High School. Remembrances: First United Methodist Church of Claxton and Douglas.
J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thanks to this Contributor for the bio
Contributor: Connie Clemons (48089275) • [email protected]
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