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Funeral: 12 (Noon) Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, May 16th, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Gaylon Fayette “Geff” Borders III, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at his home in Flora.
Gaylon was born December 28, 1945 in Blair, Nebraska to Barbara (Brown) and Gaylon F. Borders Jr. He was baptized into the Baptist faith, and was a graduate of Flora High School and Millikin University. During his working years, Gaylon traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally as a skilled Union Welder and Pipefitter, and was also a welding instructor at OCC. He had a passion for auto and drag racing, mechanics, and was an American Flyer model train hobbyist. Gaylon’s heart was truly in San Francisco, after living in the Bay area for a number of years, and returning to visit on many occasions. In recent years, he found joy in spending time with family, and following St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
He is survived by 2 sons: Gaylon F. “Geb” Borders IV and Geoffrey “Aaron” Borders both of Flora; 1 daughter: Aprylle Danyelle Borders, FC/2SW-USN (Shawn Bixler), of San Diego, CA; 1 brother: Russell (Shari) Borders of Manchester, MO; 3 grandchildren: Cole and Jerron Borders, and Luna Sky Bixler; and 1 step-granddaughter: Kara Coleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Gaylon Borders Jr.
A funeral service for Gaylon Borders will be held at 12 (Noon) Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Memorial donations may be given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and will be received at the funeral home.
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Russ and Borders family I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. Prayers for all.
To Geff's Family: We are very sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Jeff will be greatly missed. I so enjoyed his visits when I worked at Caseys. He would come in almost every night for two quarts of milk and would stay and talk to me forever, I think he was an awesome fellow and will miss him.
My heart goes out to each of you in this time of sadness. May he be at peace, now.
Our sympathy goes out to you all. We will be praying for your family as you go through the days ahead.
we are so sorry for your loss.
Our sympathy and prayers to you all
So very sorry.. prayer for the family and heartfelt . hugs for his loved ones
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Growing up i got to know Jeff along with my family. Jeff was a very knowledgable about many things and was always a friendly person. He will be much missed by all. I am just glad our lives crossed briefly.
Our deepest sympathies to the Geb and the Borders families.
Saying a. Prayer for family god bless all of you jeff was my cousin
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to your family.
Gaylon was a good friend .We worked together for years for GE. He was the most maticules hand any of us ever worked with.When he finished a job it was perfect. He tuned up my American Flyer train. I'm just sorry we lost touch. I'm sorry for your loss. God bless you all.
I'm sorry for your loss. I knew Gaylon from working with him. We worked together on several jobs, both in and out of the country. It was always a pleasure to work with him. He will be truly missed.
Geb, We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
It is so hard to say goodbye - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Prayers for the family as you grieve the loss of a dear family member.
To Jeff's brother Russ and the Borders family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. PS 46:1
To Russ and Shari: I'm so sorry for your loss. Find your comfort and strength in our Lord.
I am so sorry to hear of Galen's passing. He was definitely one of the good guys that I had the pleasure of working with.
Geb, Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to you Geb. And your family at the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TREASURE THE MEMORIES ALWAYS.
I knew his Grand parents Gaylon and Sally as she was a dear friend of my Mother, Marjadele Schiele. I wish the best to the family.
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