Background
Fife, William Franklin was born on November 6, 1921 in Buffalo, West Virginia, United States. Son of Alfred Charles and Grace (Pitchford) Fife.
Fife, William Franklin was born on November 6, 1921 in Buffalo, West Virginia, United States. Son of Alfred Charles and Grace (Pitchford) Fife.
AB, Berea College, 1949; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1950.
Operating manager, McKesson & Robbins, Chicago and Kansas City, Missoury, 1950-1956; operating manager, Cleveland Wholesale Drug Company, 1956-1958; with, Owens, Minor & Bodeker, Inc., 1958-1991; president, executive vice president, senior vice president, Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1981-1987; chief operating officer, Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1987-1991; executive vice president, Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1989-1991; retired, Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, since 1991; now consultant, board dirs.emeritus, Owens & Minor, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, since 1998.
Captain C.E. United States Army, 1942-1946.
Married Frances H. Rosi, 2003. Children: Scott Franklin, Susan Elizabeth, Cindy Francine.