George C. Denby ’52

George, son of James Orr Denby 1919, studied at Le Rosey and graduated from the Millbrook School. At Princeton he joined Colonial and majored in politics.

George served in the Air Force for five years, retiring as a captain after a stint as an aide to Gen. Curtis LeMay in Honolulu. He then took up a career in several leading brokerage companies while living in Washington, D.C. He retired from Wachovia Securities. His clubs included the Chevy Chase and the Metropolitan, where he was a devoted member of the chess team.

George died May 7, 2014. He leaves his former wife, Marion von Hagen Kober, the mother of his sons, Douglas and Nicholas; and his current wife, Carmen Yoma. To them the class offers condolences and appreciation for George’s service to our country.