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James E. Borland Sr.
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Born on October 12, 1940, in Oak Grove, Missouri, Jim was the oldest son of Bill & Ruth Borland and brother to Dennis Borland. They lived in a house on 12th Street. His hobbies included fishing, camping, golfing, and trap shooting.
Jim graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1958 and then received his teaching degree from CMSU in Warrensburg. He taught various Math classes and Physics for 35 years total, the majority of which were at OGHS. He also coached different sports for many of his teaching years and worked several years at Corn's Thriftway in Oak Grove. The Lord blessed him with over 20 years of retirement.
Jim married Linda Mansell on May 28, 1966, in the United Methodist Church where they are both members. They had two children: Valori Ruth and James Eldon Jr. Jim loved people and visiting with them. His screened-in porch was his castle where he liked to hold court with anyone who stopped by to visit. He loved joking with everyone and often creating nicknames for them.
Jim was preceded in death by his father Bill, mother Ruth, and brother Dennis. His survivors include his wife Linda, daughter Valori and her husband Daryl Mondor, son James, and a long list of extended family.
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Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri
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Stacy (Tripp) Elam
June 14, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Borland was one of my absolute favorite teachers at OGHS. I not only learned a great deal in his math classes, but I was also his cadet one year. He was one of the good ones, and I know he will be missed.
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