Pittsboro, North Carolina
Henry Charles BorenFebruary 10, 1921 - October 17, 2013PittsboroHenry C. Boren, UNC Professor of History Emeritus, died in Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on October 17, 2013, at age 92. He was a professor of ancient history at the University of North Carolina from 1960 to 1991...
Read MoreHenry was a professor of history at UNC when I joined the department in 1984. He was always kind and gracious to me--a real gentleman and a fine scholar. We'll miss him. R.I.P.
Peter Coclanis
October 31, 2013
I remember Doctor Boren from a ancient history course in 1984. He is why I pursued a Bachelors in History at UNC. My condolences to his family. He will be remembered by his students, as well as his family.
David Jones
October 29, 2013
Rest in Peace. Heaven has welcomed a very good man.
Lee Wilson
October 26, 2013 | Durham, NC
I was Henry's first Ph.D. (1972) and have many fond memories of the repeated assistance he gave me from 1965 on, and of cookouts at the Borens' home. He and Martha came to my wedding (1969) and we stayed in touch over the years when I was on the faculty at Western Illinois. My best wishes to the family.
Tom Watkins
October 24, 2013 | Blacksburg, VA
We were so lucky to have Henry and Martha as neighbors for almost 30 years. Henry taught us what a good neighbor was, delighting in our children, sharing fresh vegetables from his garden and always ready to stop and have a chat. His love of Martha and his family was ever present. My prayers are with you.
October 24, 2013