correction

the address of the Chelsea Area Historic Society is:
PO Box 477, Chelsea 48118

For those of you who wish to make a contribution to the

Chelsea Area Historic Society....in Ron's memory,
the address is:
128 Jackson Street
Chelsea, MI 48118

Obituary of Ron Borders

Gene "Ron" Borders

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 76, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at his home. He was born May 23, 1939 in Ashland, KY , the son of Eltia & Anna (Roark) Borders Sr.

  Ron was a member of the Chelsea High School class of 1958.  He worked at Chelsea Milling for 42 years.  Ron liked woodworking, was an avid gun collector and shot on a pistol team.  He was a member of the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club.

 On September 6, 1958, he married Patricia Dvorak, and she survives. Other survivors include a brother, Eltia (Debra) Borders of Chelsea; a sister, Sheila (Byron) Gay of Traverse City; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Leo Borders, and his parents.

   Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.  Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea.  The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Area Historical Society.