John Williams Donahey Jr.

DONAHEY John Williams Donahey, Jr., 70, Edgewater, FL, died Friday, February, 24, 2006 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. John will always be remembered for his warm smile and his ability to bring laughter to every situation. He was born in Cleveland, OH the only son of John W. Donahey and Gertrude Walton Donahey. John was proud of his family's legacy of elected public service in Ohio, including offices at the federal, state and local levels. He was raised in Hudson, OH, attended Western Reserve Academy, Denison University and the University of the South, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and played collegiate sports. John married his first wife, Mary Noble of Nashville, TN. He began his career in radio at WLAC radio in Nashville, was an active member in Nashville Advertising Federation and later was owner, president and general manager of WTAI and WLLV FM radio stations in Indialantic, FL, and continued an advertising career into his retirement. John was active in a number of community organizations including the Nashville and South Brevard County, FL Units of the American Cancer Society; the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Nashville; Melbourne, FL Sertoma Club and the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. John married Jeanne Sampson of Boston, MA in 1983. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John W. Donahey, III of Fairfield Glade, TN and Albert N. Donahey (Debra) of Canal Winchester, OH; one daughter, Carol N. Holley of Bronxville, NY; step daughter, Robin Sampson, Edgewater, FL; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Alyssa Donahey. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and daughter-in-law Debbie. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Private burial service will be Thursday, March 2, 2006 in Sea Pines Memorial Gardens, Edgewater, FL. DUDLEY FUNERAL HOME, Edgewater, FL is in charge of arrangements.