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James Borrowman Obituary

BARRY, Ill. -- James "Cody" Borrowman, 20, of Barry, died Friday (July 6, 2012) at his residence in Barry.

He was born in Quincy, on Aug. 27, 1991, the son of Rebecca Borrowman.

Cody graduated from Western High School in 2010 and was enrolled at John Wood Community College in the truck driving program. He loved to play and watch baseball, and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He also liked his cats at home and had many friends that he enjoyed spending time with. He was loved by his family and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Cody is survived by his mother, Beck of Barry; his brother, Cory Borrowman of Fort Benning, Ga.; his grandparents, Jim and Evelyn Borrowman of Kinderhook; his great-grandmother, Ruth Chase Heissinger of Barry. Also surviving are an aunt, Carol (Kent) Schien of Chesterfield, Mo., and three uncles, Larry Borrowman of Barry, Richard (Larissa) Borrowman and Chris (Jill) Borrowman of New Canton, in addition to nine beloved cousins.

Cody was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Richard Chase and great-grandparents, Virgil and Pauline Borrowman.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, with Kenny Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.

VISITATION 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Niebur Funeral Chapel, Barry.

MEMORIALS: Barry Fire Department/First Responders.

ARRANGEMENTS: Niebur Funeral Chapel, Barry.

WEBSITE: www.nieburfh.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from Jul. 9 to Jul. 11, 2012.

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July 12, 2012

We are so sorry. May a special angel watch over Cory and all of you. With Sympathy, Mary Elaine Gard Leeper and John Leeper and Betty Gard.

Jim & Karen Bernard

July 12, 2012

Becky, May your memories of Cody live forever in your heart. Our prayers are with you and your family.

July 11, 2012

Jim, Evelyn and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I am sure Cody was very special and will always be in your hearts. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Rod & Marcia Lewton Turner

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July 10, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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July 10, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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