Thomas Darkis

Thomas Morris Darkis , 90, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 19, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Durham, NC to the late Frederick Randolph Darkis and Mildred Morris Darkis. He was a graduate of Duke University , served in the army and had a long career in pharmaceutical sales. Tom was a lifetime member of the Methodist faith and a Bible scholar. He valued hard work and loved his family. He spent his retirement visiting family and playing golf at the Danville Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Frances “Fran” Mackie Darkis; a son Thomas R. Darkis and wife Judi; a daughter, Elizabeth M. Pyszka and husband Michael; a daughter, Nancy M Darkis; eight grandchildren, Gordon Darkis and wife Sarah, Victor Pyszka, Kevin Pyszka and wife Kayla, Bryce Darkis, Ryan Pyszka, Carly Darkis, Olivia Emrick , Tula Emrick. He is also survived by a sister Barbara L Blake and is predeceased by his brother Frederick R. Darkis Jr. A private family memorial service was held. In lieu of flowers or food, any memorials should be given to Danville Life Saving Crew.