Southampton-Isle of Wight County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Darden, Rufus H., 1989 

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RUFUS HART DARDEN 

WINDSOR - Rufus Hart Darden, 80, died Thursday, May 4, in his home.

A native of Southampton County, he was a Franklin resident during his 
childhood.  He was a graduate of Franklin High School, a 1932 graduate of 
University of Richmond and received a master's from Columbia University 
in 1951.  He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

He was a classroom teacher and coach in Southampton County where he also 
served as principal of Windsor High School and director of instruction. 
He also served as assistant superintendent of the Isle of Wight County 
School System.  He retired after 42 years service.  He was a member of 
Virginia Retired Teachers Association and the National Education 
Association.

He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church, Franklin, where he served as 
a teacher for the L.T. Hall Sunday School class for many years.  He was 
also a member of Windsor Ruritan Club and a 50 year member of Masonic 
Lodge No. 291, Ivor.

Survivors include his wife, Sara Vaughan Darden and two nieces.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Poplar Spring 
Cemetery, Franklin, by the Revs. Reginald Warren and Clarence Moore.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge.

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RUFUS H. DARDEN, RETIRED EDUCATOR 

  WINDSOR, VA. - Rufus Hart Darden, 80, of Route 2, a retired educator, 
died May 4, 1989, in his home.

  Mr. Darden, a native of Southampton County, was a graduate of Franklin 
High School, University of Richmond and Columbia University, New York City. 
He taught in public schools for 42 years.  He was a teacher and coach in 
Southampton County, principal and director of instruction at Windsor High 
School, and assistant superintendent of the Isle of Wight School system. 
He was a member of the Virginia Retired Teachers Association, National 
Education Association, Sigma Pi Epsilon Fraternity, Sycamore Baptist Church 
in Franklin, Windsor Ruritan Club and recently received a 50 year membership 
citation from Masonic Lodge 291 of Ivor.

  Survivors include his wife, Sarah Vaughan Darden, and two nieces.

  The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Poplar 
Spring Cemetery, Franklin, by the Rev. Reginald Warren and the Rev. Clarence 
Moore.  Friends may join the family at the residence.  Wright Funeral Home, 
Franklin, is handling arrangements.


Rufus Hart DARDEN, retired Southampton & Isle of Wight Co. educator, 
Southampton Co. native, d. 4 May 1989, at home, Windsor, age 80, 
interred in Poplar Spring Cemetery (Annex 3, Section B, Plot 74*), Franklin, 
   6 May 1989, 
"The Daily Press" (Newport News, VA), May 5, 1989; 
donated obit, newspaper unknown 

*His mother is buried there also. 
   Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project, 
   Poplar Spring list: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/psanx3.txt 

Additional information: 

The D.Cert. (1931 #29634) of his father Rufus Elijah DARDEN states he was 
   buried "near Franklin."  The family appears in the 1920 Census on the 
   Franklin-Smiths Ferry Rd. (dwl 188/ fam 192; Franklin Dist. {#211}, 
   Southampton Co.; Owns Free of mortgage Farm #83). 
   Note that he is not identical with the Rufus E. DARDEN (1841 - 1911) 
   buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. 

His paternal grandfather Joseph James DARDEN is buried in 
   Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery - Row 4, Plot 34. 
   SCHS Cemetery Project, Miscellaneous Cemeteries, Vol. 4 (IV-39): 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/miscvol4.txt 


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