David Eugene “Crash” McClintock, 70, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, with family by his side. He was born September 26, 1952 in Holton, KS, the son of Ted A. and Marianne E. (Davis) McClintock.

David graduated from Holton High School with the infamous class of 1970. He proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees from 1970 - 1974. He was stationed at Gulfport, MS and was deployed to Puerto Rico, Antigua and the Philippines. The latter is where he met his bride, Zennie. They were married on June 27, 1975 in Holton, Kansas. They celebrated over 47 years of marriage.

He was an electrician by trade working for the City of Holton, Haug Construction, General Foods, Reser- and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad; retiring in 2019. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

David was a member of Holton Livestock Association. He enjoyed reading, American history, genealogy and watching old western TV shows. He loved visiting with people, attending class of 1970- gatherings and road trips with his family. In the finality of his life, David was able to help many others through being an organ and tissue donor.

Survivors include his wife, Zennie, of the home, daughter, Michelle Blindt (Ben) of Circleville, KS; son, Jim McClintock of Lawrence, KS; sister, Virginia Boettcher (Ronald) of Emporia, KS; 3 brothers, Roger McClintock (Sue) of Holton, KS, Edward McClintock of Soldier, KS and Peter McClintock of Holton, KS; grandson, Miles McClintock-Strozier of Dallas, TX; 3 step-grandsons, Tyler Blindt, Jacob Blindt and Christian Blindt and a step-great-granddaughter, Layla all of Topeka, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Marianne McClintock.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the David McClintock Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.