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Charles Borders Obituary

BORDERS Charles William Borders. Jr., 57, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. The Jacksonville native was born August 30, 1953 to the late Charles W. and Jeanette (Shope) Borders, Sr. He was a Boy Scout reaching the Honor of Eagle Scout with 3 Palms. He was a Hockey Booster for the Barracudas, an AMC car enthusiast, and a devoted Georgia Bull Dog fan. He loved NASCAR and all types of car racing. He was a loving husband and father and cat afficiando. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol; 2 daughters, Kimberly and Cheryl Borders; 2 brothers, Patrick and Larry Borders. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 16th at 11:00 am in the chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday (TODAY). In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or by calling 1-800-237-2345. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 15, 2011.

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John Powers

May 28, 2011

My condolences to Chuck's family. We were fellow patrol boys at Arlington Elementary and classmates at Terry Parker. We grew up together at Arlington United Methodist Church. My prayers are with you.

alicia ortloff

May 16, 2011

My prayers are with the family, i went to school with Kim and Cheryl...Just remember daddy isn't suffering or hurting anymore from the cancer... God Bless you and Love you

Jeanne Bernard

May 15, 2011

My sincere condolences on the loss of Chuck, I remember him as a wonderful husband and father as well as my co-worker. I truly cherish the memories of the time spent working with Chuck and his fabulous stories and laughter.

Heather Warren Kerlin

May 15, 2011

Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your husband, father and friend. Charles was a classmate of mine at Terry Parker HS - 1971 - May Charles RIP

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