DANVILLE, Va. – A community is mourning the death of Averett University Professor Dr. David Hanbury who was found dead Sunday after being reported missing from a conference in Orlando.
At this time, a cause of death has not been determined, but it doesn’t appear to be suspicious, according to Orlando Police.
Per the university’s Facebook page, Hanbury was going to the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference and had been last seen Friday evening.
Orlando police said he was discovered deceased but didn’t say where in Orlando he was found.
University leaders learned of his passing from his family Sunday afternoon.
Hanbury initially joined Averett University in August 2015 and was an associate professor and co-chair of the psychology department. He also served as the chair for the division of physical and psychological health sciences.
The university released a statement, saying in part: “On behalf of the entire Averett University community, we send our affection, condolences and prayers of support to Dr. Hanbury’s family, friends and all others whom he had a lasting impact.”
You can read the full statement below:
On Monday at 6 p.m., the campus community will join together for a time of prayer and support on the Averett Student Center lawn at 351 Townes St.
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