<!-- John DONELSON III --> DONELSON III, JohnAge 68, has been an active research scientist in the Washington community for the past 40 years. He died on January 20, 2010 of sudden complications in his treatment for cancer. John Donelson was educated at McCallie School for Boys in Chattanooga, TN. He graduated from Yale University in 1963. He received his doctorate degree from Stanford University in 1972. He taught at Johns Hopkins University and transferred to the Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA). He taught at George Mason University and George Washington University, and developed a PhD program for Computational Sciences and Informatics. He was a Principal Investigator and Program Manager at SAIC for 25 years. He has been very active in Democratic politics. He was appointed to the National Advisory Board for the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson. He studied and worked closely with other scientists on the subject of Cosmology. He ran marathons, loved bicycling, classical music and attending symphonies. His knowledge of history was phenomenal. John was born in Nashville, TN and is a direct descendant of Capt. John Donelson, who founded Nashville. His family history is directly connected to President Andrew Jackson. He greatly respected his family's place in the history of Tennessee. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janice; his three children, Susan of Alexandria, VA, John and Brendan, both of Nashville, TN; four grandchildren and many devoted colleagues and friends. The funeral service will be conducted from The Hermitage Church, located on the estate of Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at Cleveland Hall, 4041 Old Hickory Boulevard. A private Interment will be conducted at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, TN 37076; or to the Brown Center for Autism, 2707 Greystone Rd., Nashville, TN 37204. Please visit and sign the guestbook at www.mountolivet.com. MOUNT OLIVET FUNERAL HOME, (615) 255-4193.