William Hollins Clayton ’61

Bill died Nov. 15, 2002, at his home in Wheaton, Ill., after an 18-month struggle with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.

Born in 1940 in NYC, and raised in Elkton, Md., Bill graduated from St. Andrew's School in Middletown, Del., where he roomed with George Brakeley. There he was managing editor of the school paper and the literary magazine. At Princeton, he majored in politics, was in the ROTC, and ate at the Terrace Club. He roomed sophomore and junior year with George Cain.

Following service as an Army officer and a brief stint with a newspaper, he spent 20 years with Container Corp. of America before embarking on a career in real estate with Coldwell Banker, his employer until his death. Bill's lifelong interests included photography and music, especially classical and theater pipe organ music and instruments. He was very proud of Princeton — and his perfect record of AG participation.

He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 41 years, sons William Jr. and Stephen, four grandchildren, and his brother. With them, the class mourns his passing.

The Class of 1961