Background
Knighton, Alton Lefleur was born on September 15, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Alton and Beverly (Wilkinson) Knighton.
Knighton, Alton Lefleur was born on September 15, 1945 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Alton and Beverly (Wilkinson) Knighton.
University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts, with high distinction, 1967. Juris Doctor, 1974). Phi Beta Kappa.
Associate, Woods, Rogers & Hazlegrove, Roanoke, Virginia, 1974-1980; partner, Woods, Rogers & Hazlegrove, Roanoke, Virginia, since 1980.
Director Lewis-Gale Foundation, Salem, Virginia, since 1985. Director Planned Parenthood ofBlue Rge, Inc., 1989-1996, treasurer, 1990, vice president, 1992-1993, chairman, 1994-1995. Director Blue Ridge Action Fund, 1993-1996, vice president, 1993, president, 1994-1995.
Director Southwest Athletic Association, since 1991, treasurer, 1991-1994, vice president since 1994. Planning county Ferrum College Estate, since 1980, vice chairman, 1985-1986, chairman, 1986-1987;board advisors Ferrum College, Roanoke Valley, 1990. Board directors Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, Inc., since 1993, secretary, 1994-1998, vice president 1997-1998, president since 1999.
Member American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Roanoke Bar Association, National Assn.Bond Lawyers, Bond Club of Virginia, Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Roanoke Valley Estate Planning Council, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Susan Gertrude Kephart, January 7, 1978. Children: Alton Lefleur III, Jefferson Campbell.