William Walton Knight III ’56

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Bill Knight, of Nashua, N.H., died Nov. 14, 1998, at his home.

At Princeton, Bill joined Cottage Club and was a member of the Air Force ROTC. He played freshman soccer and was on the Sophomore Bicker Advisory Committee. Bill left us at the end of his sophomore year, earned his BA from Clark U., and served in the Navy.

For many years Bill was associated with the Better Business Bureau of New Hampshire, Inc., most recently as director of membership. He was treasurer of BPW, Inc. of Spencer, Mass., held membership in the Hanalei Yacht Club in Kauai, Hawaii, and was a member of the First Church (Congregational) U.C.C. of Nashua. Years ago he worshipped at All Saints Episcopal Church in Worcester, singing in the Men and Boys Choir.

Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy Davis Knight, sons James A. II and John G. '87, three grandchildren, and two brothers, Gordon R. and David C. The class extends its sympathy to each of them.

The Class of 1956

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