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Thomas Borland Obituary
WALKER BORLAND JR.
Thomas "Tom" Walker Borland Jr., 65, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Center. He was born in Salisbury, NC on April 12, 1947 to Margaret Rudisill and the late Thomas "Tom" Walker Borland.
Tom was well loved by all that knew him because of his giving spirit and loving heart. Mr. Borland was a graduate of Darlington School in Rome, GA, he then went on to graduate from NC State University's School of Textile Technology, and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed sailing, fishing, and hunting.
Through the years Tom's occupation in the textile industry afforded him the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the country and internationally. Upon relocating to Connecticut he enjoyed working in Real Estate Sales.
In addition to his mother, Tom is survived by his wife; Kate Thoresen Borland, son; Walker Borland, daughter; Katie Borland, sister; Rudy Koehler and husband David, nieces, and many friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Home in Wilmington. A private family service will be held on a later date.
Memorials may be made in honor of Mr. Borland at Lower Cape Fear Hospice at 1406 Physicians Drive Wilmington, NC 28401, or to Christian Women's Job Corp at 3600 S College Road Box 357, Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
Condolences may be made to the family at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com.
The staff of Coble Ward-Smith is honored to serve the family of Mr. Thomas Walker Borland, Jr.
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Hessie Midkiff
October 27, 2012
Kate,
Very sorry to hear about Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Katie, and Walker.
Hessie Midkiff
October 27, 2012
Kate,
So sorry to hear about Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Katie, and Walker.
Charlie Baker
October 25, 2012
I first met Tom 3 years ago when we moved to Wilmington. We were next door neighbors and he taught me to saltwater fish. Most of all, he was a great friend. Every night we'd stand outside and talk about, fishing, politics, our life stories, children and dogs past and present. I miss him and I am thankful that God put my family and his together.
Tom Shuping
October 21, 2012
Growing up together in Salisbury was always better when we were at Tom's. From the many war games between Tony McDowel's tree house and Tom's, to the parties in Tom's basement with Rudy chaperoning Tom was always a great friend. My prayers are with the family
Mike Edwards
October 21, 2012
I remember going to an early birthday party at Toms, and we were all allowed to ride his pony. Since we grew up watching all the great cowboy movies, it was a real treat. I wish I'd known he was in the Wilmington area later on, as I spent many years in the area myself.
John Ritchie
October 21, 2012
Tom was one of my best friends growing up in Salisbury. Lots of great memories of him going to Wrightsville Beach with my family and me to Blowing Rock with the Borlands. Prayers for the family.
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