"I have only been a part of the Gearheart family for the past three years and have NEVER meet an individual that had (has) impacted me, as a person, as Dr. Don Bevins. I have fond memories of Hillbilly Days, Local Media Events and just hanging around the office and will miss him. He was a true ICON for the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and a Powerful, Powerful Radio Personality that we MAY NEVER witness again in this OR ANY lifetime. Christina and I will think of you always and our heart goes out to your family, your friend, Heath"

**Note: Funeral services for Bevins will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Lucas and Son Funeral Home, Pikeville.**

APPALACHIAN NEW-EXPRESS ARTICLE:

"Iconic radio personality passes away at 61"

With his striking baritone voice and an ability to befriend almost anyone, Donald “Dr. Don” Bevins became an icon to his community and an integral part of its culture.

But, on Sunday, Bevins died at 61, leaving behind a legacy of music and community involvement.

He returned home, which led to his big break a few years later.

In 1975, Bevins hit his stride, when he got a job at WECL, a new radio station opened in Elkhorn City by Allen Epling and his father.

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I’m not going to lie. I was actually really pumped up about writing tonight about how the Cats will take to hallowed basketball grounds Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in the SEC vs. Big East challenge. The place is so full of history and, as a double major in sports and history nerdery, I was excited. I wanted to talk about Willis Reed and Ali-Frazier I and Wrestlemania. But, unfortunately, the wife decided she was going to upload photos to Facebook and talk about ultrasounds and whatnot for about 5 consecutive hours. Now, we’ve got to get this done quickly. Just know it’s a historic arena.

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