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James Ryland Darden Jr.

Richmond, Virginia

1932 - 2025

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James Ryland Darden, Jr.December 19, 1932 - June 26, 2025Dr. James Ryland Darden, Jr, 92, of Richmond Virginia, died June 26, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his parents and first wife Phyllis Meyerhoeffer Darden. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor Powell Darden, his...

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I had the privilege of working with Dr. Darden in the ICU at Stuart Circle Hospital 1976-1980. He was an excellent exceptional physician and kind sincere human being. It was an honor to have known him and I send my condolences to his loved ones left behind. He will always be remembered.

I worked with Dr Darden at Stuart Circle Hospital and at the Cross-Over Health Center. He was a kind and generous man and a dedicated and excellent physician. His legacy and memory will live on. I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family.

No matter how old a person is when they die, it still isn´t long enough for the people who loved them. We all know that no one gets out of here alive. It still doesn´t make it any easier because we miss them so much. Eleanor, I´m so sad for you. I know you didn´t want your husband to suffer anymore but it still is so hard. I know being surrounded by your sister, brother and other loving family and friends will help. Thinking of you and sending warm thoughts and prayers. Liz Vest (Frank and...

I was sorry to hear of Dr. Darden´ s passing. I worked at Stuart Circle Hospital operating room with Dr. Darden from 1972-1980. He was a gentleman, a compassionate physician, and someone I always enjoyed working with each day. He was my mother´s physician and she loved him. He was always someone I treated in teaching students when I was in school at Stuart Circle. I have many fond memories of him. My prayers of comfort to all his family.

DR. Darden and I worked together at DDS for a number of years. He was a good friend and mentor who taught me so much. He was truly one of the good guys.

Prayers and warm thoughts for his family and loved ones. Dr Darden has given me fond memories, and a wealth of medical understanding here at the DDS family. I will truly miss his sense of humor and his laughter.

I was a student nurse at Stuart Circle and then worked in the Operating Room with Dr. Darden 1974-1985. He was always so pleasant to work with, considerate and compassionate to all. To the family- I am sorry for your loss of this great man!

On behalf of the Stuart Circle Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association, we send our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Darden. We remember him with fondness and appreciation to the support we experienced as students and as a sincere friend to our alumnae members.

I was a patient of Dr. Darden. He was a wonderful caring doctor.