Clinton Dow Mims, Jr., died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in the presence of his loved ones.
“Sonny” to his family and friends in Texas, Dow came to Chattanooga in 1972 with a new family and a growing business. His life and work over the last three decades touched thousands of lives and shaped the face of the city he grew to love.
Mr. Mims’ leadership allowed the realization of so many dreams in Chattanooga and around the country, namely the Tennessee Aquarium, Finley Stadium, the Boys Club of Chattanooga, The McCallie School, GPS, The Baylor School and numerous other schools, churches, hospitals and charitable organizations.
Dow retired from his professional life in 1994 and spent his time accomplishing a number of personal goals. Mr. Mims had a special place in his heart for all those in need, particularly stray dogs and cats, adopting and caring for a large number of them during his retirement.
Survivors include his daughters, Natalie Mims (Victor) Friese, Fort Worth, Tx., Tracy Mims (Pete) McPherson, Nashville, Tn. and Mary Megen Mims, Mobile, Al.; son, Andrew Dow Mims II, Chattanooga; brothers, William Garrett (Mary) Mims, Portland, Or., Robert Allen (Barbara) Mims, Sarasota, Fl.; cousins, Pamela Rhoads, Mark and Maureen Jones, all of Fort Worth, Tx.; nieces, Abigail Mims, Kari Mims (Frank) Tarr, all of Portland, Or.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at The McCallie School Chapel.
Mr. Mims requested that donations be made in his honor to The Salvation Army, The Boy Scouts of America, The American Red Cross, The Humane Society, the McKamey Animal Shelter or any other charitable organization he was associated with during his life.
To send the family a note of condolence, please visit their guestbook at www.lane-coulterchapel.com.
Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel, 601 Ashland Terrace.