Charles F. Burroughs Jr. ’36

Charlie, a lifelong resident of Norfolk, Va., died at home Dec. 7, 2007.

He came to Princeton via Norfolk Academy and Princeton Prep. Charlie was a member of Campus Club, where he was highly regarded for his gentlemanly Southern manner, wonderful sense of humor, and outgoing personality. He served as an officer in the Navy during World War II.

Charlie’s family owned the Royster Co., a major fertilizer distributor in the Southeast. He worked for the company for 40 years, serving as president for 20 years.

Charlie played an important role in his community and state. He was on the boards of Virginia Electric & Power and Virginia National Bank. He served as president of the Eastern Virginia Medical School and as a trustee of Norfolk Academy, and was involved with the Chrysler Museum. He served on the Norfolk Foundation board for more than 40 years. In 1985 he was named the First Citizen of Norfolk.

Charlie’s wife, Virginia, predeceased him. He is survived by his sons, Charles and Richard; a daughter, Anne Babcock; five grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters. The class extends sympathy to the family of this consummate Southern gentleman.