William Nightingale

William Laurel Nightingale passed into glory on October 2, 2023. He was 95 years old. He was preceded by his dear wife, Ellinor in 2017. A native of Hodgdon, Maine, Will came to faith after his mother wrote to him about attending evangelistic meetings in a potato field near his hometown. He said, 'I have to go home. Something's wrong with Mother.' He rushed home and found that, instead of something wrong, his mother had found peace with God through receiving Jesus as her Savior. Will had a special heart for small group Bible studies and prayer as a way for Christians to grow in their faith. Will began playing the violin at age 4 and played in a quartet on Radio Tokyo while serving in the US Army during and after World War 2. In Japan, he developed a love for other cultures and languages and felt a deep love of Christian ministry. After returning to the States he attended Gordon College where he studied missions and sang in a men's quartet. Later in life, he completed a Master's of Divinity at Mid-America Theological Seminary. He also played the violin in chamber groups in Chatham, his local church, and the Kenny Love Orchestra in Kinderhook Will was a teacher in heart and in practice. He used to say that he spent 28 years in the fourth grade. Whether it was teaching at the elementary school, working with others to build his own home, or serving as an assistant pastor, he loved engaging with people and learning with them. Mr. Nightingale is survived by his son, Dr. Luke Nightingale, and two daughters, Carol Koch and LeAnne Andersen, their families, and his beloved church family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, October 14th at Brunswick Baptist Church. https://www.lastingmemories.com/william-laurel-nightingale