has resigned as chairman of the Mississippi-based organization.
Wildmon, who has led AFA for more than 30 years, was
hospitalized for three months beginning in August after contracting
encephalitis from a mosquito bite. He also is recovering from surgery to remove
cancer on his left eye.
His son, Tim Wildmon, is expected to lead the organization. Don Wildmon plans to continue working at the ministry and with other pro-family groups
nationally, but he will not serve in a leadership role at AFA, according to a ministry statement.
Founded in 1977, AFA has been a longtime advocate of
the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and decency in media. It operates
180 radio stations, a monthly magazine and claims 2.5 million supporters who
regularly visit its Web site.
Cheri Fuller and Cindy Lamb Curry 
Marilyn Hickey 
Charisma Staff