William Clifford Pollitt

William Clifford Pollitt passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Electa Baldwin, and his son William Lee Pollitt. He is survived by two daughters: Electa Lee (Terry) Ragan and Kristin Ilse (David) Mesa, and their children Ethan and Katie Ragan; great granddaughter Keira Ragan; Sarah, Rebecca and Jesse Mesa; in addition, a sister, Patricia Philpotts of Pleasonton, CA. Born in Santa Rosa, CA, and raised in Los Angeles, he became a Buckeye when the U.S. Navy stationed him in Columbus during WWII. Bill kept a close relationship with his Alma Mater, The Ohio State University, serving as an athletic Committee Man, being a Life Member in the Alumni Association and being on the board of directors of the greater Washington, DC Alumni Club. He also participated in Worthington activities: President of the Garden Club, member and usher of the Presbyterian He retired as a Vice President of Woodward and Lothrop in Washington, DC. While living in Alexandria, VA, he served as a docent at the Garber Facility of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and was an active member in both the Ohio and Virginia Societies. Bill was a pioneer in the development of computer usage in retailing and in the design and creation of electric Point of Sale devices and systems and served as a Director on the National Retail Merchants Association Information Systems Board. After retiring, he became a charter member of the Albiet Luncheon Society enjoying the intellectual challenges of the forum's weekly discussions. A service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Old Union Cemetery, located at the corner of Olentangy River Road and Dodridge Street. Memorial donations may be made to the Capitol Area Humane Society at 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, OH, 43026, or the Worthington Presbyterian Church at 773 High Street, Worthington, OH, 43085. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes. "I've left you to be with my pets, To me that's as good as it gets. If there's a hereafter, I'm hoping for laughter, Tanqueray and a few cigarettes." -William Pollitt