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David Borders Obituary

David Elzie Borders IRMO - David Elzie Borders, age 54, of Irmo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2nd 2014 at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital of acute leukemia. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 4th at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo with Dr. Ed Carney officiating. Family visitation will take place immediately following the service. Burial will follow on Monday after a private grave side service at First Baptist Church in Huntersville, NC. David was born in Salisbury, NC in 1960. Having grown up in Salisbury and Newtown, CT, he attended Campbell University in NC and University of Connecticut in Danbury, CT. He was employed by Verizon Wireless. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Jennie, and his three children, Laura, Anna, and Christopher, his parents, Elzie and Elaine Borders, and sister Laura (Mike) Owen, and brother Paul (Katherine) Borders, and six nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, gifts to the American Red Cross or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are encouraged.

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Published by The State on May 3, 2014.

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Kristi Coleman

May 6, 2014

Jennie,
Wil and I are thinking and praying for yall. We love you!

May 6, 2014

Jennie and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John said he ran into Dave just the other day and we remembered the IYJC concessions days,we are in shock.

Praying for you through a difficult time,

John, Cindy, John and Maggie Christy

Kelly Goodridge

May 5, 2014

Dear Jennie, Laura, Anna & Christopher,

I was deeply saddened by the news of Dave's passing. He was a funny, sweet and caring friend. Words fail to express my shock and sadness. I'm praying for you all and may God bless you and your family during this time and always.

Love, Kelly

Kimmon and Gwen Varsamis

May 5, 2014

Jenny,
Thinking of you and your family and sending our deepest sympathy.
Keeping you close to our hearts and in our prayers,
- Kimmon and Gwen Varsamis

May 5, 2014

Jennie,
You & your family are in my prayers. Rely on God to get you through this tough time. I was a widow at the age of 54 and empathize with you. Love in Christ,Trena Beckham

May 5, 2014

Dear Jennie,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. "May his memory be eternal." With deepest sympahty,
Effie and Yianni Varitimidis and family and the Dascalakis Family.

Wanda Jenkins

May 5, 2014

Borders Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Anna and Laura have always been so kind to our sons. You are in our prayers.

Jenkins Family (Caleb and Joshua)

Jacki Lawson

May 5, 2014

I am so sorry Jennie - Prayers for all of you.

Heleni Matrakas Cashion

May 5, 2014

Jennie and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you all during this difficult time. We love you all! Love, Helen & Billy Cashion, Maria Matrakas, Thomas & Emily Matrakas

Brendan Fitzpatrick

May 5, 2014

Jennie, and all. I'm so sorry for you loss. I was deeply shocked and saddened when I heard about Dave passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Schoolmeester's

May 4, 2014

We are sorry for your loss, continued prayers for you all! We Love you Anna Borders and Family!

Kevin Adams

May 4, 2014

Jennie, Anna, Laura, and Chris I was so shocked when Morgan texted me this morning about Dave. I just want you all to know that you are in my prayers and Dave was a great man who will be dearly missed. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys. Lots of love, Kevin

RLW

May 4, 2014

I am sorry to hear of the loss in your family. Please find comfort during this difficult time by reading Eccl. 6:9 in your Bible.

Nina Triantis Gilliam

May 4, 2014

Jennie and family you are in my prayers and my deepest condolences go out to you ALL.

Debbie ( Mrs. Debs) DuPree

May 3, 2014

Anna, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I pray God will be with you and your family in the days ahead.

Vicki Bates

May 3, 2014

Jennie, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

God Bless
Vicki Bates

April Benfield

May 3, 2014

Jennie, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I worked with him years ago at 360 Communications. I have always thought so much of him. He was always happy and thoughtful. I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this time.

Tommy Small

May 3, 2014

My deepest condolences...

May 3, 2014

Per the family, the service for David will be on Sunday 5/4/14 at 2:30pm at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Columbia, SC.

Elzie Borders

May 3, 2014

The service for David will be on Sunday 5/4/14 at 2:30pm at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Columbia, SC.

Denise Tweito

May 3, 2014

Daniel and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of David . He was loved by so many. Our hearts are hurting and we are praying for you and your family.

Kevin Anderson

May 3, 2014

Jennie, words cannot express how sorry Kevin and I are for your loss!!

Lela Wakin

May 3, 2014

My heart is full of sadness for all the dear Borders family. I pray for God's comfort and presence... There are no words... Much love to you all.

Sarah Ravenell

May 3, 2014

I feel for you and your family. I will send one up top for you all (prayer) for strength and peace..... :(

Elisabeth Owen

May 3, 2014

Jennie, John and I are so incredibly sorry for your tremendous loss. Dave was such a wonderful man, and such a friend to both of us. You know you are all like family. It's hard to express how much we will miss him and his regular calls and texts. You, Laura, Anna and Chris are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love, Elisabeth and John

Kathy Haines

May 3, 2014

Jennie, I will miss Dave and his humor so much. I love you and wish you and your family comfort during this time.

Lynda Brenner

May 3, 2014

Our hearts and prayers go out to David's family. Work with Paul and he lovingly speaks of his family often. Please know how much our sympathy is felt for you all in the untimely loss.

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