Robert A. Sinclair Sr.

Robert (Scotty) A. Sinclair, Sr. entered God's loving arms on December 23, 2007 at the age of 75. He was born to Robert Sinclair and Elizabeth (Rankie) Sinclair in Stirling, Scotland on February 24, 1932. He is survived by his loving wife Doris (Gimmeson) Sinclair, children: Beth Biggan and husband Dennis of Austin, TX; Robert A. Sinclair, Jr. and wife Terri of San Antonio, TX; Mary Bari and husband Richard of Palacios, TX., grandchildren: Valerie (Biggan) Jalanivich and husband David; John Robert Biggan; Hannah Sinclair; Matthew Sinclair; and Robert Bari; sister: Martha Ewing of Stirling, Scotland; sisters-in-law: Delores Workman of Cleveland, Tennessee and Nancy Robertson of Houston, TX; as well as numerous nieces, and nephews. His wife, children and grandchildren were always at the center of his thoughts and love. He lived for them. Never to tired to listen, laugh, hug, talk and even wrestle with his kids and grandkids. Robert immigrated to the United States in 1950. He completed his high school education in Washington State in 1952. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in the medical corps. at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. He was honorably discharged in 1957. Robert became a United States Citizen on January 13, 1956. While serving at Lackland he met and married his loving wife of 51 years, Doris Gimmeson. He furthered his education earning a bachelor's degree in biology from Trinity University and a master's degree in biology from Incarnate Word College. He taught 6 years at Brackenridge High School followed by 26 years at San Antonio College and retired in 1994 as Associate Professor Emeritus. Robert was an active member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church for the past 50 years. He was a member of the church choir and served on several church committees. Robert joined the Masonic Grand Lodge in Scotland Ancient Stirling #30 in 1950 where he held a lifetime membership. He is a member of the Alzafar Shrine Temple where he was a co-founder of the Alzafar Highlander Pipe Band, served as Pipe Major and was awarded Emeritus status. Robert was also a charter member of the Alamo City Highlander Pipe Band and served as their Pipe Major for many years. Services Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral services will be on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 10:00 AM at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park North. You may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section. Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.