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Don North Obituary
Mr. North, a native of Augusta, graduated from Academy of Richmond County in 1966. He then attended Brewton Parker College and Augusta College. He started his career in 1967 at Rock Tenn where he worked for 34 years, retiring in 2001. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard.
After retiring, he spent his days with his family and friends. He was a member of West Lake Country Club where he was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed playing cards at West Lake and Augusta Commons. He was an usher at First Baptist Church of Augusta. He was an enthusiastic supporter of all Columbia County Athletics, especially Greenbrier High School Baseball, and he loved cheering for his Georgia Bulldogs.
He is survived by his wife, Ginny North, his children, Tim (Lisa) North and Kelly (Joel) Garnto and one sister, Gail O'Tyson and brother, Thomas (Joy) North. Mr. North has seven grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Myles, Mason, Austin, Mitchell, Emily, Olivia, and Sophie. He is preceded in death by both his parents, Thomas Aubrey and Elizabeth Donaldson North.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Rodger Murchison and Rev. Will Dyer officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Cely, Sammy Turner, John Ellis, Larry "Smitty" Prather, Gary King, Norris O'Dell, John Crowell, Larry Prather, Sr., Ray Bourne, Joe Price, Camp Ferguson, Fred Brindici, John Chandler, and Ron Rikowski.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Don's memory to Greenbrier High School Baseball, 5114 Riverwood Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809, or to First Baptist Church of Augusta Student Ministry, 3500 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA 30909.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Maxanne Oxford
March 19, 2019
I miss every toot of the horn!
Love, Maxanne Oxford
March 30, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May God provide the comfort and strength that your family needs at this difficult time (Matthew 5:4). Your family will be in my prayers.
Lisa Halliday
March 27, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and healing in the days ahead.
Mark McClure
March 27, 2018
Dear Ginny, Tim, Kelly and Families.
I was so sad to hear of Dons sudden passing.
He was a good friend and his mild and pleasing manner will be greatly missed.
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Judy Reaves
March 27, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Don's passing. My prayers for you and the whole family during this most difficult time.
charles & brenda doolittle
March 26, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pollyanna Memminger
March 26, 2018
Ginny, to you and your family. I will always remember the Love Don has for you and your family. you were truly loved, he will forever live in your heart and the hearts of others. Sadly he will be missed. Sending prayers to you and your family
Paul Rooks
March 26, 2018
So Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Susan Hensley
March 26, 2018
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. May Our Heavenly Father give you comfort at this sad time...God Bless, Susan and Girls
Sherri Gantt
March 26, 2018
He was a gentle soul who loved his family and God so much. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to Ginny, Tim, Kelly, all the grandchildren and the sister and brother. God will hold him in His loving arms until we all meet again. God be with you all and I pray that peace will be granted to each of you during this most tragic time and beyond. God bless and may Don rest in peace.
March 26, 2018
Often it is the little things by which we remember our friends. Don and I often "spoke" to each other by my waving and his horn blowing as he passed my house. Many times, that simple gesture made my day. I will miss him, and my thoughts are with you Ginny and with the family.
Maxanne Oxford
Pinky Garcia
March 26, 2018
My condolences to you and family!
Pinky Garcia
March 26, 2018
Ginny,
We offered our condolences and prayers to you and your family. May he rest in peace!
Cheryl Brodie Duttweiler
March 26, 2018
Ginny and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a very special person and friend! May he rest in Peace!
Steve and Joan Gindlesperger
March 25, 2018
Prayers and thoughts to Don and his family especially to Kelly. Don could always be seen supporting the high schools sports in Columbia County.
Psalm 23-4
Jennings Scott
March 25, 2018
RIP old friend!
Debbie Lancaster
March 25, 2018
Ginny
Tommy and I were so sorry to
to hear about Don. We have such fond memories of our times at the beach and hearing golf stories when they returned. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne King
March 25, 2018
Not sure my message made it. I have thought about you all so often. My love, thoughts and prayers. Love the families.
Anne King
March 25, 2018
So sorry to see this. I have often thought of all of you. Sending my love, thoughts and prayers. Always Anne.
Patricia Peebles Turner
March 25, 2018
So sorry to hear about Don. We grew up together, went to Tubman & graduated from ARC. Prayers to all his family.
Nancy Kimball Smith
March 25, 2018
Ginny and family: My heart goes out to you. May you remember Don in your great memories of him and feel him still by your side.
Harold and Judy Causey
March 24, 2018
Ginny and family
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. When Debbie called to let us know about Don, our hearts just broke for you. We are sending our love, a big hug, and a prayer as you face the days ahead with your precious memories of Don (beloved husband, father, grandfather).
Wishing you and the family strength and peace.
Harold and Judy Causey
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