Our RJR62 Classmate, William Henry (Bill) Hartman was born March 22, 1944.  HIs father was William Henry Hartmn, Sr.  Bill was very active at Reynolds, played in the band, was in the instrumental music club, the YFC  (Youth for Christ Club),  was Quiz Team captain, served in the dramatics club, the physical fitness club and was a Homecoming escort.  Our classmate,  Larry Crawford, said that he and Bill went to First Baptist Church in Winston Salem together during this time period. After graduation, what happend to Bill gets a bit sketchy.  Larry Crawford reported that he happened to run into Bill in late 1962 or early 1963 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the University of  Arkansas.   They talked and Larry  learned that Bill was actually attending nearby JBU   (John Brown University) in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.   From this point on until Bill's death, which occurred on July 6, 1986, we know practically nothing about Bill except that he died in Waco, Texas.   He is buried beside his father at the Grace Aliance Church in Lexington, North Carolina.  His monument there says: "With the Lord, July 6, 1986".

   Most of us remember Bill has being a super nice guy with an infectious and winning smile. We know that he had many friends at Reynolds,and belatedly, we offer our deepest condolences to Bill's family.   We all were blessed to have known him and we  pray that Bill had a good life and that he is now with our Lord Jesus Christ, wrapped in his loving arms for all eternity.                                    (if anyone can offer any information on Bill's life, please email me at dantfergz@aol.com)