Guy C. Darby

DARBY, Guy C., of Asheville, N.C., passed away January 14, 2009, after his loving and generous heart failed. He was the husband of Susan and father of Kaitlyn and Nicole of Silver Spring, Md. He was the brother of Gary L. Darby, Richmond, Va. and Kay D. Kaufman, Virginia Beach, Va. He was born on August 14, 1952 to June Marks (deceased) and Keith C. Darby of Charlottesville, Va. His stepmother, Jean C. Darby, and two half-brothers, Keith and Jamie Darby, also survive him. Guy was uncle to eight nieces and nephews. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Guy's career included association with prestigious New York City accounting firms and executive financial positions with companies in Richmond, Va., Santa Clara, Calif. and Raleigh, N.C. His passions included jet skiing with his children, sailing and football (Virginia Tech Hokies and Washington Redskins). He recently took great concern with the issue of climate change and global warming and was pursuing related studies at the University of North Carolina in Asheville, N.C. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2009, 2 p.m. at Bayleaf Baptist Church 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27614, (919) 847-4477. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made by check to The Alliance for Climate Protection, P.O. Box 1332, Menlo Park, California 94025 or via the website, wecansolveit.org/page/contribute/givetoacp
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.