Robert Asa Borum

BORUM Robert Asa Borum, age 77, of Burkeville, Va., passed away Friday, June 1, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie Elliott Borum; a son, Robert A. Borum Jr. and his wife, Gayle; two grandchildren, Crystal and Chris; and two great-grandchildren, Braxton and Tyler; his brothers, Charles "Doc" Borum and wife, Anna May, Thomas Borum and wife, Peggy; a special aunt, Julia; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Thornhill. Robert Asa was retired from Southwestern and Atlantic Life Insurance companies. Upon retirement, he worked for Citizens Bank and Trust Co., and then joined the staff of Jennings and Hamner McMillian Funeral Homes, where he worked for many years. He was a member and Deacon of Burkeville Baptist Church, Burke Lodge #147 A.F.&A.M., Southside Shrine Club. He served as a former chairman of The Alms House "Food Bank", spending countless hours. He enjoyed his farming activities and helping others. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 4, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Burkeville Baptist Church. Burial with Masonic Rites to follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Burkeville. The family will receive friends at the Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burkeville Baptist Church Building Fund, the Alms House, Nottoway County Emergency Squad, or Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department.