Richmond C. McCLINTOCK Sr.

Richmond C. McClintock,Sr Mr. Richmond C. Mc-Clintock, Sr., a resident of Somerset Assisted Living, Dothan AL, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Extendicare Rehabilitation Center. He was 93. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20, at the First Presbyterian Church of Dothan officiating will be Rev. Charles McGowan assisted by Rev. Robert Baxter. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services in the church Fellowship Hall. Private interment at Memory Hill will follow the services with Ward-Wilson Funeral Home directing. Mr. McClintock was born in Dothan, AL to Herbert R. and Susan Maude Mc-Clintock, a pioneer family of Dothan, on November 11,1915. He attended Do-than schools, the University of Alabama and was a Certified Public Accountant. He played football for Dothan High; and during his service to our country in both the Navy and Marine Corps, was the Naval Fleet Boxing Champion, and later, the undefeated Alabama Amateur State Boxing Champion. Mr. Mc-Clintock was an accomplished pianist as well, and his great love of music endured his lifetime. He was also known for his keen intelligence, delightful humor, absolute honesty and kindness to everyone he met. Mr. McClintock devoted his adult life to the growth and betterment of Dothan and served as its Mayor and Police Commissioner from 1954-1958. His accomplishments and civic endeavors were extraordinary. During his tenure in city politics, he proposed the airport be moved to its present location at Napier Field, obtained funding for Girard Junior High and the Ross Clark Circle, assisted in developing a standard Municipal Financial Management Systems Manual for Alabama cities, secured the purchase of Dothan's own electrical utility from Alabama Power Company, brought in the University of Alabama Education Center, and created a slum clearance program, among dozens of other progressive implementations to promote and sustain growth and quality of life in the Wiregrass. Mr. McClintock served in numerous civic, financial, social, educational, political and charitable organizations and held office in them all, including the American Legion, UCT, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Dothan-Houston Chamber of Commerce, the Elks Club, the Association of the US Army, the Kiwanis Club and was honored as Kiwanian of the Year in 1986. He served on the Board of the Dothan Rescue Mission for many, many years, served on the Board of Directors at two banking institutions, was a lifetime member of the Dothan Country Club, taught accounting at the University of Alabama Education Center, taught classes in Analyzing Financial Statements to area bankers, held office and was a member of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, and helped form the SE Alabama Chapter of the Alabama Society of CPA's, all the while building and maintaining a successful accounting practice. He faithfully served First Presbyterian Church in many capacities and was a deacon, elder and trustee. Mr. McClintock's entire life was one of service, not only to his community, but especially to his children as well. His greatest gift to them was his love of their Mother, his love for them and his faithfulness and love for his Lord. Mr. McClintock was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nell, of 65 years; sisters Virginia Phillips and Christina South-wick and brother Herbert. He is survived by his sons Richmond, Jr. and George, his daughters Susan Sammons and Lana Pompa, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous, precious cousins, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their love and gratitude to Laura Averett, to his many friends and church family and to the entire staff and residents of Somerset Assisted Living. They brought each other joy and laughter for four and a half years. Mr. McClintock's grandsons will serve as pall-bearers, and the Fred Garner Men's Sunday School Class of First Presbyterian Church will be honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dothan Rescue Mission or to a charity of your choice. Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory, (334) 792-4194, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com