George Edgar Donavan

Background

Donavan, George Edgar was born on February 23, 1916 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of George Edgar and Annie Mivian (Nelson) Donavan.

Education

Student, Mississippi State University, 1934. Bachelor of Science, University Mississippi, 1937.

Career

With Lamar Life Insurance Company, Jackson, 1937-1942, Scharff & Jones, Inc. (investments), 1946-1960. With 1st National Bank, Jackson, 1960-1974.

Vice president Unifirst Fed Savings & Loan Association, 1974-1985, Unifirst Bank for Savings, Jackson, 1974-1985. Retired, 1985.

Achievements

• George Edgar Donavan has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Kappa Alpha. Clubs: Rotary (president Jackson 1972-1973), Capital City, Petroleum, Jackson Country, University.

Connections

Married Katie Bell Holmes, December 3, 1938. Children– George Edgar III, Carl Howard.

Father:

George Edgar Donavan

Mother:

Annie Mivian (Nelson) Donavan

Spouse:

Katie Bell Holmes

child:

George Edgar III Donavan

child:

Carl Howard Donavan