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Major Joseph Leon Borders (US Army Ret)

July 26, 1956 – October 15, 2025
Obituary of Major Joseph Leon Borders (US Army Ret)
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Riley Funeral Home

Major Joseph Leon Borders (US Army Ret), age 69, of Hamilton, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Joseph was born in Louisa, Kentucky to Carmie Borders and Glen Borders.

Joseph is survived by his spouse, Gwen Borders; his daughter Melissa Kelly (Mathew); and his daughter Catherine Lozoya (Jose Lozoya); his sister Joyce Bartlett (David Bartlett); his grandchild Aislinn Kelly, his grandchild Maitreya Kelly, his grandchild Christian Baker (Sheridan Baker), his grandchild John Lozoya, his grandchild Reece Lozoya, his great grandchild Jaxtyn Davidson, his great grandchild Joey Baker and his great grandchild Emily Baker.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father Glen borders and his mother Carmie Borders; his brother Virgil Price; his sister Vivian Helms; his brother Howard Borders and his sister Doris Johnson; his grandchild Trevor Baker.

Joe leaves behind several nieces, nephews and friends.

A come-n-go memorial service for Joseph will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Borders Residence, Hamilton, Texas 76531.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to: Christian Appalachian Project

2528 Palumbo Drive

Lexington, Kentucky 40509

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FAMILY

Gwen BordersSpouse

Melissa Kelly (Mathew)Daughter

Catherine Lozoya (Jose Lozoya)Daughter

Joyce Bartlett (David Bartlett)Sister

Aislinn KellyGrandchild

Maitreya KellyGrandchild

Christian Baker (Sheridan Baker)Grandchild

John LozoyaGrandchild

Reece LozoyaGrandchild

Jaxtyn DavidsonGreat Grandchild

Joey BakerGreat Grandchild

Emily BakerGreat Grandchild

Glen BordersFather (deceased)

Carmie BordersMother (deceased)

Virgil PriceBrother (deceased)

Vivian HelmsSister (deceased)

Howard BordersBrother (deceased)

Doris JohnsonSister (deceased)

Trevor BakerGrandchild (deceased)

Joe leaves behind several nieces, nephews and friends.

DONATIONS

Christian Applachian Project

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