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Joshua Pretlow Darden Jr.

Norfolk, Virginia

1936 - 2014

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Joshua Pretlow Darden Jr.Norfolk - Joshua Pretlow Darden Jr. died on January 22, 2014. He was born in Norfolk, VA on October 11, 1936, the son of Audrey Hogan Darden and Joshua Pretlow Darden, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach his entire life. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty,...

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It saddened me when I heard of Mr Darden's passing. He was truly a Great man. My condolences go to his family, God Bless.

I was saddened just tonight to learn of Josh Darden's death. I knew both him and his father and respected them both deeply. The Tidewater area has lost a generous, public spirited man. His work and generosity benefitted many people. My sincerest condolences to the Darden families.

Tidewater and Virginia have both lost a true "Best Friend" with Josh's sad and untimely passing.

They absolutely broke the mold when they made Josh, because not only did he follow in his Dad and Uncle's big footsteps, but took their wonderful legacies and elevated them to even greater heights, and he did it all while keeping his door always open to anyone and everyone who knocked.

Be they President or pauper, Josh treated everyone like they were special, because, to him,...

Commander and Mrs. Harold H. Sacks offer sincere condolences. Josh was a helpng colleague and mentor forty years ago.