Hershal Borders

Hershal Borders, 93, of Middletown, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born in Middletown on March 1, 1922 to parents Roy Emzy and Sarah Lou (Bowlin) Borders.

Hershal served 2 ½ years in the Coast Guard Merchant Marines during World War II and 4 years in the Navy Reserves. He worked at Armco Steel as an Electrician, teaching trade subjects 15 of the 43 ½ years he worked. He was a woodcarver known for his theme canes and was a member of the Miami Valley Woodcarvers Association. He was also a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Mr. Borders is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patricia (Thompson) Borders; two daughters, Rebecca Depew & Deborah Borders; son, Danial (Mary) Borders; sister, Mabel Borders; four grandchildren, Kim (Don) Jackson, Greg (Amy) Depew, Jenny Borders & Melissa (Ray) Gross; six great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

His Life verse is Col. 3:23 Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 3023 N. Union Rd., Franklin with Reverend Dr. Roger Green officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00 - 1:00 pm at church. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, 5940 Long Meadow Dr., Franklin, OH 45005.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044