Hello Believers,
It is with regret that we notify everyone of the passing of Believers Concert Band member Don Hough. Don played trombone in the band for 7+ years. He will be missed. His obituary from the Atlanta Journal is included below. We also wanted to pass along the following email that the Band received from Don’s son Ralph.
Member Relations Committee
Dear David (and fellow Believers),
I am Ralph Hough, Don Hough’s son. As you may be aware, Don has not been able to be a part of the band for a few months now due to inability to get to rehearsals and some health issues. Those health issues finally took its toll and he died yesterday (May 30) early in the morning. He certainly loved playing his instruments and I would have to guess at 92 he probably had about 80 years into playing in bands and orchestras. I am thankful he had the opportunity to play in your Christian group. We grew up with him playing with our church organist quite a bit! We will be having a memorial service for him on June 24 at 2 pm at Lanier Village Estates. Please share with the rest of the players. There will be more info to follow within the next week.
Obituary for Donovan P Hough – Atlanta Journal/Constitution
Donovan P Hough passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Pauline; wife of 52 years, Troudy and son, Glen. Surviving is, special friend, Joan Chapman, sons Ralph (Sarah) and Eric (Lisa), and daughter Lenor (Dana) Wilkie; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren and members of the Chapman family. Of special importance were his cousins Stan, Milt, and Rodney and their respective spouses and families.
Don was a music educator in Fulton County, from which he retired and began a string instrument repair business for almost 30 years. Don was a charter member of the Modernaires big band and the Atlanta Community Orchestra. In his last year’s in Gainesville,Ga he played in the Gainesville String Orchestra with his love Joan and The Belivers Band. At 92, he played his trombone in a Christmas concert for the last time in 2022. Besides love for his family and musical interests, playing soccer was dear to his heart until he could run no more! Don was a wonderful husband and father whose life impact is greatly appreciated and continues to grow with family and friends alike!
A memorial service is being planned for June 24 at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville.