Harold Bertram Darby
b. 28 March 1918, d. 16 June 2004
- Father: Ira Davis Darby
- Mother: Ophelia Grissette b. 7 July 1876, d. 31 December 1953
- Harold Bertram Darby was born on 28 March 1918 in Iola, Grimes County, Texas.
- He married Marie Antonio Ruffino on 30 August 1950.
- Harold Bertram Darby died on 16 June 2004 at age 86 in Temple, Bell County, Texas.
- His wife Marie Antonio Ruffino became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at St. Monica's Cemetery, Cameron, Milam County, Texas.
- The following appeared in a local newspaper: Harold B. Darby, 86, of Cameron and formerly of Bryan died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited 7:00pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Darby, a retired foreman for Industrial Generating Company, was born March 28, 1918 in Iola to Ira Davis and Ophelia (Grissett) Darby.
He married Marie Ruffino on August 30, 1950. A World War II Army veteran, he served as a tank driver during battles in Normandy, France, Central Europe, Germany and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a charter member of the National WWII Memorial Program and a member of the Edwin Hardy Post #9 American Legion. An active member of St. Monica's Church, Mr. Darby served as president of both the Parish Council for 2 years and the Finance Council for several years. He served as 3rd and 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus serving as Grand Knight for many years and 2 years as District Deputy.
Survivors include: his wife Marie Darby of Cameron; daughters Lanelle Fikes of Cameron, Sharon Richter of Cameron, Shelia Valero of Bryan, and Sherry Lane Williams of Bryan; 8 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Saint Monica's Restoration Fund or the charity of donor's choice.
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2013