Dr. John Donelson III

I knew John Donelson as a scout in Troop 2 in Chattanooga, the McCallie School and First Presbyterian Church. I was Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and one of the two first Eagle Explorer Scouts since 1940 due to WWII. It had been a super troop. Along with Eagle Paul Smith, Scoutmasters Rocky Young and Bob Venable,we resurrected the troop.John was an elected patrol leader and one of our top recruits. He was outstanding in his leadership, a fun, fine friendly guy. Along...

Dear Janice,
I never met John but was well aware of him because I am also a Donelson descendant and have been heavily involved in Donelson research. I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a lovely person, someone I would have enjoyed knowing. May the good Lord surround you with His comfort at this difficult time.
Jean Rawlings Meaney, Hilton Head Island, SC

Dear Janice,
Although I've known of you since 1962, we have never met. I am Gail's friend, Jane, who, with my husband and our toddlers, became her surrogate family when she moved to Charlotte where we lived, so I feel that I have known you for a very long time.
A friend in Nashville mailed me your husband's obituary from the newspaper and I am writing to express my condolences to you and your family.
Your John was certainly a remarkable human being and you and yours have...

Dear Janice and family,
We are so shocked at this sad news and our prayers and thoughts go to you and yours. John was a smart, witty (an understatement), kind, and gracious man. We fondly remember the times we shared with you at Cleveland Hall, John chasing the dogs, and our dinners out in Nashville. We hope that we may catch up with you Janice; you are a treasure as well!
John and Patricia Leach

John was a gracious Southern gentleman. My every remembrance of him is a special treasure . To Janice and the dear children, I send many loving sthoughts.
Ethel Merritt

Mrs Donalson and family. You do not know me but John and I were good friends at Dickinson Jr. High in Chattanooga and in the Scout Troop at First Presbyterian Church on McCallie Ave. I was notified by email from the Dickinson Alumni and was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. We had many wonderful experiences together and just last week I sent an email to John to try to establish a connection. Sadly, I now know that it was too late. I have fondly remembered John and wish we had...

Dear Janice, and Susan, John, and Brendon,

We have been remembering how we met you at Unity--20+ years ago! Of course, we fell in love with you three beautiful children. And Jim says: I'm sure we fell in love with Janice first--like, immediately--and then, very quickly, with John.

Who didn't love talking with John? He was such a great listener--so attentive, so caring, asking such good questions, offering such good suggestions. And such a great talker, too--conveying in...

Janice, I am so sorry to read about John's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Janice and Family, Joan and I were shocked to get the news. It was just a couple of months ago that we were together at the 50th Year McCallie reunion. You and John are so dear to us. This is so sad. We send you our sincere condolences. Love Dick and Joan Williams