Walter Barlow Jarvis McWilliams ’52

Barlow McWilliams died from complications of lung cancer at home in Moreland Hills, Ohio, on July 13, 1998. His memorial service was held at Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Cleveland Heights.

A graduate of St. Paul's school, Barlow majored in economics, belonged to Cannon Club, and sang in the freshman Glee Club. After graduation, he was drafted into the Army and served in Okinawa and Japan. In 1954, he joined Natl. City Bank of Cleveland and became v.p. in the commercial department. After a tour as an investment counselor, he joined Ameritrust, and in 1981, rejoined Natl. City Bank, where he retired as v.p. in 1994.

A recovering alcoholic for more than 25 years, Mac's work in alcohol and drug dependency had a profound effect throughout the Cleveland area. A sponsor of many men on their AA pilgrimage, he was a board member of both the Recovery Resources and the Hitchcock Center for Women, and his role was central in the conversion of St. Mary's Seminary into a residential facility for women.

Barlow is survived by a daughter, Marion, and son, W. J. Barlow Jr., four grandchildren, two sisters, and brother John '62. We extend to them our profound condolences.

The Class of 1952