Robert Daniel “Bobby” Borders, age 72 of Centre, passed away Friday, April 23rd at his residence.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Burns Borders; sons, Daniel (Brandy) Borders, Jon (Marley) Borders and Jaedon Borders; daughters, Rebecca Borders and Julie Borders; 8 grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by brother, W.H. “Buck” Borders, Jr and a daughter, Mary Borders.
Mr. Borders was a native of West Point, GA, the son of the late W.H. and Elizabeth Ann Daniel Borders. He received an A. S. from Southern Union St. Jr. College and a B.S. degree from Columbus College. He received a baseball scholarship from both schools. He was an outstanding athlete in school and could have pursued professional baseball. He always said he gave it up for the love of his family. He was a teacher, farmer, auctioneer, and campground owner of Borders Landing. He loved life and loved people. He was one of a kind that never met a stranger.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Perry Funeral Home Directing.