Robert Gene Borden

Robert Gene Borden, 58, of Iola, formerly of Rosebud, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. John High officiating.

Mr. Borden was born December 20, 1958 in Rosebud to John Lee and Doris Evans Borden. He graduated from Rosebud-Lott High School and had lived in Iola for the past 33 years. He married Robin Vickers on October 26, 1979 and worked for the Major Oak Power Plant in Bremond.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Rodney Borden.

Memorials may be made to Renew Point Church, 19419 FM 244, Iola, TX 77861

He is survived by his wife, Robin Borden of Iola

One daughter: Nikki Williams of Iola

One son: Justin Vickers of Austin

One Brother: John Nelson Borden of Rosebud

One Sister: Patsy Whittaker of Jasper

5 Grandchildren