Victor M. du Pont

du PONT VICTOR MARIE du PONT 1935-2009 Victor du Pont died Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Victor was born in Wilmington, DE. He was the son of Victor du Pont, Jr. and Marie Louise Hulbert du Pont. Victor''s father soon bought a farm in Middleburg, VA, where Victor developed a consuming interest in farming which he kept most of his life. Victor attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he majored in Animal Husbandry. Upon graduating from Virginia Tech in 1958, victor returned to run the family farm in Middleburg. Vic was and active member of the Planters club. He served on the Board of directors of the National Cattleman''s Association, and the ASCS and was President of the Virginia Beef Association. He also pursued the Real Estate Business. He was an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and worked many years as a volunteer and a Director of the Glenwood Park Trust. Victor du Pont is survived by his wife, Barbara Hately du Pont and his brother, William H. du Pont (Rein). He is likewise survived by his first wife, Joan Turner Moore and their seven children, Victor M. du Pont, Jr., Samuel Frances Clemens du Pont, Joan Moore du Pont Rolph, Westley du Pont, Davida du Pont, Marie Antoinette du Pont Parish and Turner Moore du Pont; and nine grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville, VA. Arrangements by Royston Funeral Home, Inc., Middleburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Va. Tech foundation (V. M. du Pont), Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Middleburg, Blue ridge Hospice, Glenwood Park Trust or the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum.