Paul William Meloy ’53

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Paul died Aug. 27, 2000, at his home in Fairfield Bay, Ark. The cause was esophageal cancer.

Paul prepared at Exeter, was a member of Elm Club, and majored in economics. Senior year he roomed with John Selover and Don Stahl. After naval service, he earned his MBA in accounting at Wharton business school. He was a tax specialist in the Chicago area with several firms until he retired in 1994. An avid golfer, Paul moved to Fairfield Bay, near a golf course where he played regularly. He and Kay enjoyed cruises and attending elderhostels, organizations that sponsor learning vacations. They participated in 13 elderhostels in 14 months. Paul was an elder in his church and belonged to the Lions Club.

Besides Kay, he is survived by two sons, Bradley and William, two stepsons, Brad and Stephen Hill, and four grandchildren, all of whom have our profound sympathy.

The Class of 1953

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