Ronald Lawrence Boren

Son of Carolyn Stewart and Richard Boren, born on October the 10th of 1956. As a young child, Ronnie, his mom and sister Sheila moved around before settling down in Memphis. His mother remarried in his early teens to Ray Stewart, whom he called Dad. He attended Sheffield Middle and Bartlett High and would later obtain his GED in the 80's.

Ron worked in service industry his entire work history. Installing storm windows with Ray, HVAC tech, delivery driver, then he found his calling in plumbing. He retired from his career at UTHSC in maintenance which was "the best job I ever had". Ronnie loved Nascar, German Shepherds, music, spending time with his family, riding motorcycles and hiking in the Smoky Mountains.

In October of 1978, her married his "LOVE" Lisa. Together they loved one another, worked and traveled until they welcomed their son Coner in 1993. Being a father was his greatest joy.

He was preceded in death by his mom, stepdad, father, sister and many beloved pets. He is survived by his of 46 years, his son, Coner, whom is his pride and joy, his dog Colt and numerous family members and friends.

A Celebration of Ronnies life will be held Friday, December 6, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials made payable to the UT Foundation can be sent to the UT Health Science Center Office of Advancement at 62 S. Dunlap St. Memphis, TN 38163 Suite 500 or made online at giving.uthsc.edu. Please direct your gift to the Cancer Research Center Fund in memory of Ronald Borden to support an area that he was passionate about throughout his long career.