Obituary of Leroy A. Borden

Leroy A. Borden, 92, of Horseheads, NY, took his final motorcycle ride through the gates of Heaven on August 11, 2020. He was born on April 27, 1928 in Corning, NY to William and Louella Morseman Borden. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles and taking many trips on his motorcycle to lots of different places. He also enjoyed camping and playing cards on his computer. He was a former employee of Ingersoll Rand in Painted Post, NY. He had quit school at an early age to get a job and help out his family. He had attended the Salvation Army in Corning, NY and the Maranatha Bible Church in Horseheads, NY. Leroy is survived by his current wife, Theresa Conover Borden and her children, as well as Leroy’s children, Patricia (Floyd) Wood, Louisa (Norm) Wood, Judie Bertani, David (Becky Madrigal) McIlwain, Virginia Heffner, Beverly Croak, Darlene (Bob) Mclelland and his siblings, Beatrice VanZile, Wayne (Bonnie) Borden and Maynard Borden as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Louella (Morseman) Borden. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Elsie (Fenton) Borden and his siblings, Herbert, Janet, Donna, Pauline, Waneta and Gladys. Friends may call on Tuesday, April 27 from 12 to 1 pm at the H.P. Smith & Son Funeral Home in Woodhull, NY. A memorial service will follow there at 1 pm. Many thanks to the staff at Elcor Nursing Facility for his excellent care for the past 5 years.