Monday, May 8, 2017

MR. DONALD ALBERT PAGE SR.

Mr. Donald Albert Page, Sr., age 86, formerly of Thomaston, died peacefully on May 6, 2017, at Wellstar Tranquility Kennesaw Mountain. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Page will be held on Tuesday, May 9, at 11:00 AM, in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 until 11 AM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home.
Mr. Page was born in Thomaston on October 13, 1930, the only child of Marion and Ruth Darling Page. He pioneered his own path to success. Despite his birth during the Great Depression, Don went on to graduate from R. E. Lee Institute, attended Emory University, and then finally accomplished his greatest goal of earning a Doctorate of Law from the University of Georgia. Later, he had the unique opportunity to serve as a Georgia State Legislator. In addition to having a successful law practice in Thomaston, Don was very active in religious, civic, political and professional organizations. Don, along with his wife Anne, were active members of the First Baptist Church of Thomaston.
Mr. Page is survived by his wife, Anne Colquitt Page; stepsons: Hardy (Kellie) Wheeless and Michael ( Elisa) Wheeless; a son, Donny (Joan) Page; and six grandchildren: Leah Page (Scott) Andrews; Donald Walker (Jessica) Page; Abby Wheeless; Sam Wheeless; Mason Wheeless; and Michael Wheeless.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Thomaston, 208 South Church Street, Thomaston, GA 30286 or to the donor's favorite charity.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston, GA, is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.

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