George Franklin Darden Jr. ’51

George was born April 4, 1929, in Columbia, S.C., to George and Eliza Everett Darden.

George prepared at Woodberry Forest School. At Princeton he majored in architecture and belonged to Cottage Club. He roomed with Edgar Lawton, Dail Longaker, and Zack Toms.

He earned a law degree from the University of Virginia Law School in 1957 and practiced general law in Virginia Beach for many years. He was instrumental in starting the East Coast Surfing Championships and was at one time president of the Virginia Beach Jaycees. George loved his longleaf pine tree farm in Bladen County, N.C., begun there by his grandfather. He was an avid quail hunter. His ashes were scattered in Bladenboro.

George died June 17, 2018, at home in Virginia Beach. He was predeceased by daughter Mary, son John, and sister Ann. George is survived by his wife, Carol; and daughter Jennifer.

A celebration of George’s life was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or the Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453.