Mr. Borden was born September 4, 1935 in Franklin, AL to the late Pinkney Richard Borden and Lillie Mae Chaney Borden. He was a faithful member of The Pentacostal Church in LaGrange, GA and enjoyed traveling to other churches to preach and pastor when called on. Mr. Borden worked as a mechanic most of his life and dealt with scrap metal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Irene Borden; several nieces and nephews; brothers, J.D. Borden, Evilee Borden, Richard Borden, and Hubert Borden; sisters, Fannie Lane, Nancy Vandiver, Lillian Wright, and Bessie Sue Borden; great granddaughter, Cayla Gribble.
Survivors include his nine children, Roy Borden, Marvin Dewayne (Annie) Borden, Roger (Lisa) Borden, Teresa (Billy Ray) Toney, Pam (Lamar) Veal, Ricky (Tina) Borden, Faye (Jamey) Scott, Vicky (Barry) Fountain, and Dempsey (Tracy) Borden; 35 grandchildren; 78 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; several other relatives and friends.
The Gathering of Family and Friends will be Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. The Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00am Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the Striffler-Hamby Chapel with Rev. Dalton Hammock and Rev. Burell Vandiver officiating. Burial will follow in the Potash Cemetery in Roanoke, AL.
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Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
