Joseph Wilferd Borden, 100, of Fort Smith passed away on October 4, 2021. He was born on July 11, 1921 in Cordova, AL to Joseph Washington and Martha Thomas Borden. Joseph was a sharp shooter for the U. S. Army for three years during WW II. After the war, he went home to Alabama and went to work in the coalmines. Two years later, he decided to reenlist in the Army and retired after twenty years of faithful service. He then worked for Whirlpool and upon retiring, started his volunteer work at Mercy Hospital. Joseph was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Willie Estelle Borden; one son, Jeff Borden; one sister, Thelma Dobbins and one brother, J.P. Borden.
Joseph is survived by one daughter, Connie Hixson of Fort Smith; six grandchildren, Denny Hixson, John Hixson, Mark Hixson, Sarah Hixson Weaver, Beth Cowen, Brent Borden and there spouses ; nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Graveside service will be 11 AM, Friday, October 8, 2021 at Fort Smith National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be 5 PM till 7 PM, Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Edwards Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.
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