Sylvania- Donald Pickens Toole, age 76, passed away on March 11, 2018 in Sylvania, GA surrounded by his wife of 53 years and their four daughters. The Jenkins County native was born July 16, 1941 to Pickens and Mildred Toole. He was a 1959 graduate of Jenkins County High School and played college football at Colorado State University. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Health and Physical Education from Auburn University and graduate degrees in Education and School Administration from Georgia Southern University. He married his high school sweetheart, Gloris “Goldie” Hawes, in 1964. He was very active in his church and community. While a member of Sylvania First United Methodist Church, he taught Men’s Sunday School, cooked for the Men’s Prayer breakfast, and held various offices. He was a teacher, coach, and administrator in Screven County Schools for 38 years, but continued as a volunteer coach. He also coached in Richmond and Burke Counties. After his retirement, he volunteered as the Soup Kitchen Director at Sylvania First United Methodist Church and with United Way. Some of his many accomplishments include: Screven County Athletic Hall of Fame, Screven County Chamber of Commerce Agnes Tebeau Volunteer of the Year, Sylvania First United Methodist Church Humanitarian Award, Screven County Rotary International Citizen of the Year, Lions Club International Melvin Jones Fellow, Sylvania Lion’s Club President and numerous other local and district offices
Screven County Schools Athletic Programs Lifetime Service Award, He enjoyed cheering on the Gamecocks, Auburn Tigers, and GSU Eagles, skiing, fishing, the beach and vacation; but mostly spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching numerous games, dance recitals, and special events. Donald Toole was preceded in death by his parents Pickens Irving Toole and Mildred Duckworth Toole Gay and his brother, Danny Toole.
Survivors include Wife: Gloris “Goldie” Hawes Toole; Daughters and Sons-In-Law: Michelle & Scott Westbrook of Ellaville, GA; Renee & Chuck Perry of Statesboro, GA; Danelle Toole of Atlanta, GA; DeLynn & Kevin Brauti of Ontario, Canada. Grandchildren: Tucker, Lily Claire, and Carson Westbrook; Hunter, Jackson, and Connor Perry; Adleigh and Isla Brauti; Sister-In-Law: Julia Toole Missroon of Savannah, GA. Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law: Glenn & Esther Hawes of Athens, GA; Niece: Lisa M. Toole (Sung Woo Kahng); Nephews: Matt Toole (Cindy); Jonathan Hawes; Grayson Kahng; and many special family and friends.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 2:00PM until 3:45 PM at the Social Hall of Sylvania First United Methodist Church.
Memorial Service: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Sylvania First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ricky Varnell officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers: Tom Avret, Avery Blalock, Rip Campbell, Larry Gordon, Larry Johnson, Dr. Bill Kent, Chris Matheson, Fent Powell, Ed Parker, and the Claude Pinckney Men’s Sunday School Class
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be given to Sylvania First United Methodist Church, 201 Main Street Sylvania, GA 30467 or Ogeechee Area Hospice, PO Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459.
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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