Don is a native Columbian who started bowling in 1958. He continues to be a tribute to our sport and has provided meritorious service and leadership to the Greater Columbia and South Carolina State Associations.
Don has participated in state, local and national tournaments. He served for six-years as secretary of a 16 team league. He has served on the Greater Columbia Bowling Association Board and remains on the board as a life member. He was treasurer for the Columbia Association for 16 years and served on all the committees of the board. he is a member of the Columbia Hall of Fame.
Don purchased printing equipment to assist Columbia in printing the annual yearbook and other materials. This later became Zippy Printing which still operates and does other Association Directories at reasonable prices.
He has been very active on the S.C. State Bowling Association Board having served as Director, Vice President and President.
In addition, Don is a full time member of the Air National Guards. Don has been active in National Guard Association on both the state and the national levels. He is active in his church having served as a deacon.
Don is a tribute to our sport, he is a hard worker in every association he has been involved with. He is an outstanding addition to our Hall of Fame as a 1992 inductee.
Obituary:
Donald Julian Eleazer, Sr. Obituary October 5, 1939 – January 29, 2022
In the care of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home – Lexington Chapel
On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Donald Julian Eleazer, Sr. (Weezer) was welcomed home to be forever with his Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by his family and friends who loved him immensely. Everyone who met Don loved his contagious smile and good-natured humor.
He was born on October 5, 1939. He was the son of the late Julian A. Eleazer and Ruby E. Swygert. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jayne Eleazer, of 58 years. He is survived by his son, Donald “Chip” Julian Eleazer, Jr. (Janet) of Mooresville, NC; daughter, Julynn Eleazer Spence (Zack) of Lexington, SC; grandchildren, Ashton “Charlie” Eleazer, Zachariah Spence (Haley), Kylie Spence, Courtney (Spence) MacArthur (Ben) and great grandchildren, Jake Colvin and Johnny MacArthur.
Don began his career in the SC Air National Guard as an air traffic controller for McEntire AFB. Having served faithfully and honorably, he retired after 40 years as distinguished Chief Master Sergeant. He was also the founder and owner of a printing company in West Columbia named Zippy Print, Inc., that provided printing services to the Carolinas for 38 years, until merging his company with Pine Press Printing of Lexington and continued as a broker until his retirement. He also was a longtime member of Saluda River Baptist Church where he served as the Chairman of Deacons and member of Finance Committee.
A special thank you to Dr. William Giles for his compassion and care for Don and our family. We would also like to thank Lighthouse Hospice, McLeod Home Care, and the many friends that have offered love and support during this difficult time.
Funeral services with military honors will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Saluda River Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Visitation prior to services will be held at the church from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. followed by graveside service, officiated by Pastor John Yorio, at Woodridge Memorial Park in Lexington, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to his Saluda River Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the Eleazer family.
