Roger Clinton Sr.

Roger Clinton Sr. was an American businessman and the father of Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States. He was born in Yancey, Mississippi, to Eldridge Cassity and Edith Grisham Cassity, and later moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he met his future wife, Virginia Dell Cassidy. Virginia Dell Cassidy was the daughter of James Eldridge Cassidy and Edith Grisham Cassidy, and she had previously been married to James Clinton. Roger Clinton Sr. was a successful businessman, owning a Buick dealership in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and was also involved in the automotive industry with General Motors and Ford Motor Company.

● Early life

Roger Clinton Sr. was born on July 25, 1908, in Yancey, Mississippi, to Eldridge Cassity and Edith Grisham Cassity. His family later moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he attended Hot Springs High School and developed an interest in the automotive industry with Henry Ford and William C. Durant. He was influenced by successful businessmen such as John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie, and he hoped to one day own his own business, possibly a Chevrolet or Chrysler dealership. Roger Clinton Sr. was also interested in politics, and he often discussed current events with his friends and family, including the Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal.

● Career

Roger Clinton Sr. began his career in the automotive industry by working at a Ford Motor Company dealership in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He later opened his own Buick dealership, which became successful, and he was able to provide for his family, including his wife, Virginia Dell Cassidy, and his sons, Bill Clinton and Roger Clinton Jr.. Roger Clinton Sr. was also involved in the business community in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and he was a member of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. He was influenced by successful businessmen such as Lee Iacocca and Sakichi Toyoda, and he hoped to one day expand his business to include other General Motors brands, such as Oldsmobile and Pontiac.

● Personal life

Roger Clinton Sr. was married to Virginia Dell Cassidy, and they had two sons, Bill Clinton and Roger Clinton Jr.. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and he was involved in various charitable organizations, including the United Way and the American Red Cross. Roger Clinton Sr. was also interested in sports, and he enjoyed watching baseball games, particularly the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees. He was a fan of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and he often took his sons to watch baseball games at Robinson Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.

● Family

Roger Clinton Sr. was the father of Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, and Roger Clinton Jr., a businessman and actor. His family was involved in politics, and his son, Bill Clinton, served as the Governor of Arkansas and later as President of the United States. Roger Clinton Sr. was also related to James Clinton, a judge in Arkansas, and Eldridge Cassity, a farmer in Mississippi. His family was influenced by Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, and they often discussed politics and current events, including the Great Depression and World War II.

● Later life and death

Roger Clinton Sr. died on November 8, 1967, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 59. He was buried in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and his funeral was attended by his family, including his wife, Virginia Dell Cassidy, and his sons, Bill Clinton and Roger Clinton Jr.. Roger Clinton Sr. was remembered as a successful businessman and a devoted family man, and his legacy lived on through his sons, particularly Bill Clinton, who went on to become the President of the United States. His death was mourned by the community in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and he was remembered for his contributions to the automotive industry and the business community in Arkansas, including his work with General Motors and the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Category:American businessmen