William Warren Davis ’44

WILLIAM W. DAVIS died March 2, 1990, in Abilene, Tex., his home since 1952. Born in Baxter Springs, Ark., he moved to Tulsa, Okla., at age 12, and prepared for Princeton at Cascia Hall. Bill was graduated magna cum laude in 1948 following WWII service as a pilot in the Army Air Corps.

Without a doubt the first to be married in our class, Bill and Suzanne were wed in the Chapel in 1942. He roomed with Bob Thompson in Joline.

He had a very successful oil business and was known as "Dollar Bill" in Abilene. This nickname was given to him because of his legendary generosity to the community. Among others he founded MendAChild, Y.M.C.A programs, and Our House, a program for children with drugrelated problems.

Bill received an honorary degree from McMurry College in 1988, was voted citizen of the year in 1977, received an award in the mental health field the same year, and received the Liberty Bell Award from the legal profession in 1978.

Bill did not come back to campus, but represented Princeton superbly in Texas. He is survived by Suzanne, five daughters, and six grandchildren, to all of whom the Class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1944