Life Legacy
Mr. Emmett Harold Borders,88, of Westbrook Road, Carrollton passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Mr. Borders was born in Carroll County on February 24, 1922, the son of the late James Otis Borders and Mary Hanson Borders. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, longtime banker in Carroll and Douglas Counties, and member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Borders was a member of Masonic Lodge #69, Scottish Rite Atlanta, and Yarrab Temple Atlanta. He was a member and past President of both the Carrollton Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce, Carroll County Livestock Barn where he served as Chairman of the Board and long time community leader.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Freeman Harold (Sharon) Borders of Roopville, grandchildren, Michelle Leigh Borders of Ocean Springs, MS, Clifford Harold (Donna) Borders of Carrollton, great grandsons, Zackery Harold Borders, Logan Paul Borders, great granddaughters, Kendall Leigh Borders, Anna Grace Virginia Borders, and sister, Margaret Borders Northington, and sister-in-law, Joan Borders. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Freeman Borders, brothers, James Otis Borders, Jr., Verne Hanson Borders, and great grandson, Seth Phillip Borders.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 3 at 2 P. M. at the Carrollton City Cemetery with Dr. Steve Davis officiating. American Legion Post #143 will fold and present the flag and Masonic Lodge #69 will provide Masonic Rites. Music will be rendered by Marion Webb.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Lambert, Larry Burton, James Borders, Hanson Borders, and Otis Borders Northington.
The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 p. m. until 8 p. m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Faith for the Future, 102 Dixie Street, Carrollton, GA 30117.
Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.
Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton in charge of arrangements.
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Born: February 24, 1922
Place of Birth: Carroll County, GA USA
Death: February 28, 2010
Place of Death: Carrollton, GA
Occupation: Banker
Organizations: First Baptist Church, Carroll Masonic Lodge #69
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Freeman (Sharon) Borders, Son
Michele Leigh Borders, Granddaughter
Clifford Harold (Donna) Borders, Grandson
4 Great Grandchildren
Margaret Borders Northington, Sister
Joan Borders, Sister-in-law
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James Otis Borders, Father
Mary Hanson Borders, Mother
Virginia Freeman Borders, Spouse
James Otis Borders, Jr., Brother
Verne Hanson Borders, Brother
Seth Phillip Borders, Great Grandson
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Memorial donations may be made to:
First Baptist Church, Faith for the Future, 102 Dixie Street, Carrollton, GA 30117
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This memorial provided by:
Almon Funeral Home and Chapel
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