William Leighton Scott Jr. ’46

Leighton Scott died Jan. 30, 2011, at his longtime home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, of complications of scoliosis.

A graduate of Lorain, Ohio, schools, he majored in international affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School. He served in the Army Air Corps for three and a half years, with assignments in security. He served in the Pacific in the Marshall Islands, rising to the rank of first lieutenant, returned to Princeton in 1946, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1948.

Leight’s career was with General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y., and East Cleveland, Ohio, where he held various management positions. He retired in 1984. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed tennis, golf, swimming, biking, skating, and skiing.

With his wife, Carol, he enjoyed wide travels. Presbyterian Church work also engaged him for many years, as did local Republican activity and work on community boards.

He is survived by Carol, his wife of 41 years; daughter Betsy; stepsons Ron and Tom; and six grandchildren. To all the family, the class expresses sincere condolences.