Wallace "Wally" Borton, of Morenci passed away on Jan. 11, 2021, and entered into his heavenly home at the age of 95 with his wife, Iola, sitting by his side.
Wally was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Fayette, Ohio. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1943. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and fought in World War II.
Upon coming back to the states, he fell in love with Iola Markel and they spent 72 special years together in marriage, faithfully loving and serving each other, their family and God.
Wally leaves behind an incredible legacy of faith and family for his children and grandchildren to carry on. He loved fishing, watching ball games and playing tennis.
Wally had a strong work ethic and spent 30 years working his own construction business. He spent his life proclaiming the truth of Jesus and serving those around him, including serving in prison ministries and the Morenci Moody Adam Crusades.
He and Iola raised their family in the Baptist Church. Throughout his life, he had a peaceful confidence about him that came from knowing his identity in Christ. His favorite verse to share with others was Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turns away wrath."
Wally is survived by his wife, Iola Borton of Morenci; five children, Becky Miller of Morenci, Tom (Robin) Borton of Morenci, Shelly (Peter) Larsen of Holland, Lorie (Haines) Dennis of Otisville, Mich., and Karrie (Dave) Rydzinski of Adrian; siblings, Mac Borton of Fayette, Ohio, Martha Wyse of Archbold, Ohio, Helen Turnow of Curtis, Ohio and Dan Borton of Columbus, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 16. The celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Contributions can be made to Holt International or Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemarryfuneralhome.com.
The Eagle-Marry Funeral Home - Morenci Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.∼Obit Pending/ Married: Iola May Markel on, 8 Aug 1948
Wally was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Fayette, Ohio. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1943. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and fought in World War II.
Upon coming back to the states, he fell in love with Iola Markel and they spent 72 special years together in marriage, faithfully loving and serving each other, their family and God.
Wally leaves behind an incredible legacy of faith and family for his children and grandchildren to carry on. He loved fishing, watching ball games and playing tennis.
Wally had a strong work ethic and spent 30 years working his own construction business. He spent his life proclaiming the truth of Jesus and serving those around him, including serving in prison ministries and the Morenci Moody Adam Crusades.
He and Iola raised their family in the Baptist Church. Throughout his life, he had a peaceful confidence about him that came from knowing his identity in Christ. His favorite verse to share with others was Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turns away wrath."
Wally is survived by his wife, Iola Borton of Morenci; five children, Becky Miller of Morenci, Tom (Robin) Borton of Morenci, Shelly (Peter) Larsen of Holland, Lorie (Haines) Dennis of Otisville, Mich., and Karrie (Dave) Rydzinski of Adrian; siblings, Mac Borton of Fayette, Ohio, Martha Wyse of Archbold, Ohio, Helen Turnow of Curtis, Ohio and Dan Borton of Columbus, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 16. The celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Contributions can be made to Holt International or Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemarryfuneralhome.com.
The Eagle-Marry Funeral Home - Morenci Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.∼Obit Pending/ Married: Iola May Markel on, 8 Aug 1948
Wallace "Wally" Borton, of Morenci passed away on Jan. 11, 2021, and entered into his heavenly home at the age of 95 with his wife, Iola, sitting by his side.
Wally was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Fayette, Ohio. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1943. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and fought in World War II.
Upon coming back to the states, he fell in love with Iola Markel and they spent 72 special years together in marriage, faithfully loving and serving each other, their family and God.
Wally leaves behind an incredible legacy of faith and family for his children and grandchildren to carry on. He loved fishing, watching ball games and playing tennis.
Wally had a strong work ethic and spent 30 years working his own construction business. He spent his life proclaiming the truth of Jesus and serving those around him, including serving in prison ministries and the Morenci Moody Adam Crusades.
He and Iola raised their family in the Baptist Church. Throughout his life, he had a peaceful confidence about him that came from knowing his identity in Christ. His favorite verse to share with others was Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turns away wrath."
Wally is survived by his wife, Iola Borton of Morenci; five children, Becky Miller of Morenci, Tom (Robin) Borton of Morenci, Shelly (Peter) Larsen of Holland, Lorie (Haines) Dennis of Otisville, Mich., and Karrie (Dave) Rydzinski of Adrian; siblings, Mac Borton of Fayette, Ohio, Martha Wyse of Archbold, Ohio, Helen Turnow of Curtis, Ohio and Dan Borton of Columbus, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 16. The celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Contributions can be made to Holt International or Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemarryfuneralhome.com.
The Eagle-Marry Funeral Home - Morenci Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.∼Obit Pending/ Married: Iola May Markel on, 8 Aug 1948
Wally was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Fayette, Ohio. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1943. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy and fought in World War II.
Upon coming back to the states, he fell in love with Iola Markel and they spent 72 special years together in marriage, faithfully loving and serving each other, their family and God.
Wally leaves behind an incredible legacy of faith and family for his children and grandchildren to carry on. He loved fishing, watching ball games and playing tennis.
Wally had a strong work ethic and spent 30 years working his own construction business. He spent his life proclaiming the truth of Jesus and serving those around him, including serving in prison ministries and the Morenci Moody Adam Crusades.
He and Iola raised their family in the Baptist Church. Throughout his life, he had a peaceful confidence about him that came from knowing his identity in Christ. His favorite verse to share with others was Proverbs 15:1, "A soft answer turns away wrath."
Wally is survived by his wife, Iola Borton of Morenci; five children, Becky Miller of Morenci, Tom (Robin) Borton of Morenci, Shelly (Peter) Larsen of Holland, Lorie (Haines) Dennis of Otisville, Mich., and Karrie (Dave) Rydzinski of Adrian; siblings, Mac Borton of Fayette, Ohio, Martha Wyse of Archbold, Ohio, Helen Turnow of Curtis, Ohio and Dan Borton of Columbus, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 16. The celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Contributions can be made to Holt International or Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.eaglemarryfuneralhome.com.
The Eagle-Marry Funeral Home - Morenci Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.∼Obit Pending/ Married: Iola May Markel on, 8 Aug 1948
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