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Guy Darnell

1923 - 2010

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1923

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2010

Guy Darnell Obituary

FAMU Professor Guy Darnell passed on Friday, November 26th. He taught "business for over 40 years. His teaching career included stints at other universities. He taught at Florida A & M University, School of Business & Industry under the deanship of Dr. Sybil Mobley for 35 years. He is the co-author of College Business Law, published in 1960 and author of "Goodbye, Mr. Nigger" published in 2005. In 2009, he moved to Suffolk, Virginia to live with his daughter Tonya Darnell Burton.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Dec. 25, 2010.

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BL Wells

December 29, 2010

I had Professor Darnell's Business Policy course in Fall 1981. the course was the culmination of all of the SBI courses. it was an interesting course and Professor Darnell was an excellent instructor.

I still remember his parting words to us and I quote" If you become the CEO of a Multinational Corporation, be the best! If you become the neighborhood drunk, be the best ( I could go on but it wouldn't be proper) " When you leave here (FAMU) you represent all that have have come before you and all that will come after you, so be the BEST at what ever you become!

Rest in peace Professor Darnell

Mrs. Banks

December 28, 2010

Reading many of these messages impressed upon me the importance of loving your family and friends. I want to have a positive influence on others just like Guy clearly did. My sincere prayers go out to all that loved and had the privilege of knowing him.

Addis Taylor

December 25, 2010

Guy was not only a valued Professor, but he was a very kind friend who never hesitated to give me advice when ever I asked. He was a valued part of the development of SBI.

December 25, 2010

12-25-2010
I studied under the tutorship of Professor Guy Darnell during the mid-fifities. His style made learning easy. Efforts to locate him during the past several years were unsuccessful. I'm in the process of reading his recent book. My deepist sympathy goes out to his daughter, other relatives and friends. I know that his lay back persona will reach perfection at his new destination.

Howard King, FAMU '56, Business / Economics
Atlanta, GA 30344

Connie Reshard

December 25, 2010

To Guy's Family,

Mr. Darnell is a legendary figure at Florida A & M University. As a student I did not take a class but I knew he was a beloved teacher. As a colleague in the School of Business and Industry I knew personally that his reputation was well deserved. I remember being stranded in Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta many years ago. He introduced me to my first Long Island Ice Tea as we became acquainted as personal friends. God bless his family as they celebrate a wonderful life....

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