John Waldon Darden, III

Background

III, John Waldon Darden, was born on December 15, 1945 in Conway, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Waldon and Hannah Ross (Smith) Darden.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, University South Carolina, 1969. Student, Holland School for Jewelers, 1976.

Career

With Darden's Jewelers, since 1969, manager Lancaster, South Carolina, 1969—1973, Conway, 1973—1974, Myrtle Beach, 1974—1975. President Darden's Jewelers of Conway, Lancaster, Georgetown, since 1975, Jewelry Outlet, Goldcrafters Outlet, Spartansburg, South Carolina. Master jeweler Holland School for Jewelers.

Consultant National Professional Jewelers Institute.

Achievements

• John Waldon Darden, III has been listed as a noteworthy small business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Housing commissioner Conway Housing Authority. Board directors Conway Downtown Council. Member of American Gem Society (registered jeweler), Retail Jewelers America (council affiliated services), South Carolina Retail Jewelers Association (president 1975-1977), Outlet Park Merchants Association, South Carolina Merchants Association (past president), Conway Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors, state director, chairman, administrative board, finance committee), Conway Lions Club (director), Lancaster Toastmasters Club.

Connections

Married Susan Ann Wright, November 18, 1971. Children: Stuart L., Elizabeth Ross.

Father:

John Waldon Darden

Mother:

Hannah Ross (Smith) Darden

Spouse:

Susan Ann Wright

child:

Stuart L. III

child:

Elizabeth Ross III