In Memory
George E. Darby of Akron, Pa. passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was 64.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mae Belle (Johns) Darby and the husband of Susan L. (Auckland) Darby, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
George was an ordained minister since 1987, serving Collingdale, Rothsville and Milton Grove United Methodist Churches. He also had his own music evangelism ministry called Fresh Faith Gospel Ministries, traveling across the country with his tent Beulah.
George was a fisherman, golfer and his true enjoyment was being a model railroad enthusiast. He was a professional singer and guitarist.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jennifer, wife of Jeremy Youndt, and Amy Darby, wife of Geoff Thomas; a brother, Kenneth Darby; and a sister, Sharron Bryant.
A visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Salem United Methodist Church, 1744 Rothsville Rd., Lititz, Pa., followed by his memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in George's memory may be made to the Lancaster General Hospital, Trauma-Neuro Unit, 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602.
Online condolences can be given at the funeral home's Web site llisted below. Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata
Susan D. Ackman (Krause) (1967)
George will certainly be missed - he was such a fun loving and considerate classmate.
John L. Scotton (1967)
Sixty-Seven Far Surpasses... Rest in Peace George.
Charles J. Weidmann (1967)
RIP my friend, will always remember our neighborhood, our bus ride to BHS and Cypress Ave.
Charles "Buster" Weidmann
Michael Pale (1967)
You led a good life, I am sure you will RIP...
Don West Sr (1967)
George was most memorable for being a happy guy. I don't remember him ever being a Grump. A core of Bensalem's activities. Thanks, George, you made us all better.
Leslie Ewing (Worm) (1973)
I grew up with the Darby's. George was a friend of my brother (Milton A Ewing III). They graduated high school together. They lived one block over. Georgeie was always nice to me as a little kid. My family and George's all had block parties and swimming parties.
May he rest in peace.
By George.