Thomas Richard (Dick) Nisbet, Jr.

Thomas Richard (Dick) Nisbet, Jr., 87 of Valdosta, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. Born on October 5, 1918 in Waxhaw, NC, he was the son of the late Eunice Robinson and Thomas Richard Nisbet, Sr. He is survived by his wife of fifty four years, Margaret Meares Davenport Nisbet of Valdosta, son, Thomas E. Davenport and wife, Buff of Peachtree City, GA his grandchildren, Dawn Davenport of Richmond, VA. and Dane Davenport of Peachtree City, GA., nieces and nephews, Bill Coffey of Charlotte, NC., Jane Ann Fuches of Orangeburg, SC., Tom Coffey of Pfafftown, NC., Elizabeth Miller and Lucinda Lucas both of Charlotte, NC. He was preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Coffey and his brother, James Robinson Nisbet.

He was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Valdosta and served his country during World War II and the Korean War as an officer in the U. S. Army. He worked with the Belk organization for over fifty years working as a buyer in New York City to being promoted to the manager of the Belk store in Valdosta for thirty three years. He served as President of the Downtown Merchants Association as well as Five Points Merchant Association and was presented an “Award of Recognition” for his service to the retail industry and contributions to the success of the Valdosta Mall. The city of Valdosta proclaimed “T.R. (Dick) Nisbet, Jr. Day” in March of 1990 for his service and leadership in the community.

He was a member of the Jaycess, President of the Civic Roundtable, President of the Valdosta Kiwanis Club, Chairman of the Merchants Committee for the Chamber of Commerce and was awarded asn Honorary Life Membership for his contribution to the Distributive Education Club.

One of his major interests was the Boy Scouts of America. Dick served as member of the Alapaha Area Council. He was a scout. Scout Leader and received the Silver Beaver Award.

Dick was a steward of many philanthropic organizations. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Quitman Presbyterian Home and was Chairman for two terms. He was Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board. He was Chairman of the Annual Support Committee for the South Georgia Medical Center Foundation. He and his wife, Margaret have several scholarships set –up for students of need. Dick was an avid sportsman his entire life. After his retirement in 1990, he was also active in tennis, golf, his motorcycle “gang”, breakfast buddies as well as taking numerous cruises all over the world with his wife, Margaret.

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant….” Matthew 26:21.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nisbet Scholarship Fund at Valdosta State University, The Presbyterian Home of Quitman or the First Presbyterian Church of Valdosta.

Entombment will be held at 2pm, Friday, March 23, 2006 at the Riverview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum followed by a “Celebration of Life “service and reception at 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Don Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7pm at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.




Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602