The family of David Gow have paid tribute to the Sauchie businessman and community figure after he passed away aged 86.
David was born in Sauchie on September 29, 1939, and lived all his life in Clackmannanshire.
He died on October 20 at Clackmannanshire Community Hospital, where his family thanked staff who "showed him great kindness."
Parents David and Anne raised David and older siblings Jack and Joan in their home in Sauchie.
After attending Alloa Academy, he played rugby and cricket for the school teams and tennis at the Grange club.
At 16, David left school to become an apprentice in the family firm, John Gow & Sons. He also studied for an HND in Construction at Larbert College night school.
David later took over the business from his father and merged it with James Young Plumbers Ltd. The company helped build council houses and schools across Clackmannanshire. He became president of the Forth Valley Building Trades Federation.
In July 1963, he married Kathleen Smith, known as Kit. David designed and built their first home in Alva. They had two children, Elaine and Gill.
David was a grandfather to Jack, Stewart, David and Alistair, and a great-grandfather to Ruby.
Outside of work, sport was a huge part of David's life.
He played for Alloa Rugby Club and Doune Cricket Club and was president of Alloa Motor Club for many years, organising rallies and other events. Additionally, he played golf at Glenbervie and Alloa.
David also played bridge in clubs in Alloa, Tillicoultry and Dollar, and was president of Alloa Burns Club.
Community and charity work were also important to David. He served as a Justice of the Peace and supported charity work through Alloa Round Table and Alloa Rotary Club, becoming president of both organisations.
His funeral was held at Stirlingshire Crematorium on November 3 and was well attended by the community he dedicated a great amount of his time serving.
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