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Alfonzo Borom Sr.

1947 - 2022

Alfonzo Borom Sr. obituary, 1947-2022, Gary, IN

BORN

1947

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street

Gary, Indiana

Alfonzo Borom Obituary

Alfonzo Borom Sr. departed this life on November 17, 2022. He was born in Birmingham, AL and moved to Gary, IN in 1956. Al, as he was often referred to was a 1967 graduate of Edison High School in Gary, IN where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. Al served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 and fought in the Vietnam War. Al was employed at BP Oil Refinery (formerly Standard Oil-Amoco) in Whiting Indiana, where he retired in 2007 with 31 years of service. Alfonzo Borom Sr. was proceeded in death by his son Toure' Borom; parents Champ and Selfie Lee Borom; three brothers Willie Wallace, John Sr. and Carlos Borom & one sister, Bettye Levy; three paternal uncles, six maternal aunts & two maternal uncles. Alfonzo Borom, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Alesha Borom, two sons, Alfonzo (Renee) Borom Jr. and Oveire Borom; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren; three sisters, Guster Borom (who served as his caregiver), Annie R. Hall and Lovetta Gibson & one brother, Eddie (Barbara) Borom & sister-in-law, Bettye Borom; 13 nieces and nephews, 23 grandnieces and grandnephews, nine great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and a host of cousins & several acquaintances. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 9:00am to 11:00am with funeral services immediately following at 11:00am, at Smith Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408, Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Hobart IN., Pastor Bettye Borom Officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 30, 2022.

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Michael Pritchett

December 12, 2022

Sending condolences to the Borom family. Remembering Al from Gary Edison, and Merrillville High School. Great sports family. R.I.P. Al

Horace Grant

December 6, 2022

So long to one of Hovey Street's finest!

Regina Allen

December 4, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Borom family. So sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Borom. Praying for comfort. Sending love hugs and kisses

Bernard Howard

December 4, 2022

My Deepest Condolences to the Borom family. Al was a great friend, neighbor and co-worker. We shared a lot of laughs together. You will be missed Yolanda and Bernard Howard Locust Grove, Georgia

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George Johnson

December 1, 2022

My sincere condolences to the entire Borom family,and all of the lives that he touched. May God grant you comfort during this most difficult time.

Pastor Regina L Bullock

November 30, 2022

To the Borom family, May The LORD strengthen you at this time. You are certainly in our prayers. From The Gibson family your long time neighbors and friends, Regina, Janice & Pam. Also your classmate and co-laborer in the gospel. Al, Rest in Peace

Frances Bridges Resto

November 30, 2022

I offer my sympathy and prayers to the family at this difficult time. God will take care of you

Sue Wren

November 30, 2022

Our sincere condolences and prayers for the Borom family
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Alesha Borom

November 27, 2022

Dear Dad, you have fought a good fight, you have finished the race, Timothy 4:7. Now R.I.P., you will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Your Loving Daughter ❤

Geneva Anderson

November 27, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My sincerest condolences.

Blas & Irene MUNOZ

November 23, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the Bormon Family

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