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Russell Borum
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Russell N. "Russ"
Borum
1947 - 2017
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Obituary for Russell N. "Russ" Borum

Russell Borum, age70, of Kingston, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born February 13, 1947 in Knoxville. Russ was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church. He was a United States Air Force veteran who loved his country. He retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratories as a Research Technician. Russ was an amazing cook, gardener, and was great with needlepoint and an avid quilter. He also enjoyed going to flea markets. Preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Dozier; aunt & uncle, Blanche & Ed Spraker who raised him; brother, David Borum.

SURVIVORS

Loving Wife of 44 years
Barbara Madison Borum of Kingston

Children
Brad Borum & wife, Lee of Knoxville
Jamie Borum of Kingston
Josh Borum of Kingston

Grandchildren
Patrick & Skyler Borum of Adams Town, Maryland

Cousin
Phyllis Marius & husband, John of Lenoir City

Brothers-in-law
Kenneth & Wilma Madison of Maryland
Dennis & Dakota Madison of Harriman

Special Friends & Caregivers
Sherry Oran, Carol McKinney & Monica Powell

Best Friend
Jack Adams of Kingston

A host of extended family and friends

The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Fraker Funeral Home with funeral service following at 7:00 pm, in the chapel with Rev. Rick Davenport.Graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 10, 2017 at New Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. Online register book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net . Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.

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