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Obit - Don Sports, Sr. WCLA Claxton

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Another longtime, South Georgia radio broadcaster has passed away. Don Sports, Sr, former owner-operator of WCLA AM & FM Claxton passed away Sunday afternoon at his home in Claxton. Mr. Sports was 73. He is survived by his wife Ida Mae, son - Don Sports, Jr. of Macon and daughter - Sandy Toler of Tennessee. Arrangements for his burial have not been finalized but I will post them as they become available.
 
Visitation for Don will be Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM, at NeSmith Funeral Home in Claxton.

The funeral will be Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church in Claxton, with graveside services and burial in Douglas (his hometown) at 3:00 PM.

Even he though retired from radio when he sold WCLA in 1997, he was still a "broadcaster" at heart, and remained interested in the business, and kept a close eye on all the changes. He regularly viewed these boards, and was even an occasional poster.

Broadcasters like Don Sports knew the responsibilities that came with the job, and always tried to put forth the effort required, to get the job done. Radio stations like WCLA were needed and important members of their communities, and they were good citizens. These folks are swiftly disappearing, either from retirement, or a far too early passing, as it was with Don. Each time, it is a loss for the business, and for those of us in the business.

I worked for Don for a brief period in the early 70's, but kept in contact with him over the years. I was always welcome at the station, and in his home. I regret that I didn't write, call or visit more often.

I'll be there to pay my respects, and to celebrate his contributions to the industry, and to his adopted community. May he rest in peace.
 
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