Oscar Johns Borum Jr.

Oscar Johns “Bill” Borum Jr. age 81 of Greenbay, VA passed away January 10, 2013. He was born in Prince Edward County on August 26, 1931 to Hilda and Oscar Borum. Bill attended Farmville High School where he excelled in football and baseball. He was married to Fannie Mae Snow Borum for 60 years. Mr. Borum was a retired employee of Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Over a life time he built a beautiful farm, “Rolling Hills”. Bill was a deacon and served on the board at Liberty Christian Church, Greenbay VA. The church was a large part of his life. As a member of the Virginia Fox Hunters Association, Bill was known to bring many trophies’ home. He enjoyed his fox dogs, hunting and being with many friends at fox hunts. Bill was always ready to help others. Mr. Borum is survived by his wife, Fannie Mae Snow Borum; sister, Martha Foster of Richmond; two sons, William Douglas Borum and Jeffrey Todd Borum (Theresa) of Greenbay VA; daughter, Cheryl B. Talley (Tommy) of Mechanicsville VA; grandchildren, Angela Borum Whirley (Darrell) of Church Road, VA. William “Billy” Borum (Yayma) of Houston, TX, Ryan and Jason Talley of Mechanicsville, VA; great grandchildren, Gage Whirley of Blacksburg, VA and Gabriella Borum of Houston, TX; special niece, Barbara Covington Trinkle of Farmville, VA. He was preceded in death by a daughter; Cynthia Lynn Borum. A funeral service will be held at Liberty Christian Church, Greenbay, VA. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:00AM. Family will receive friends, Friday, January 11, 2013 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Puckett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Christian Church, Greenbay, VA. Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family.