Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Gene Borders

Ezra Gene Borders, 72, departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home in Charlotte, NC. He was born July 10, 1951, in Shelby, NC to the late Hillard Borders and Mattie Williams Borders.

Gene graduated from Burns High School where he was well known for playing football. After graduation he worked several jobs, until he later found his passion for driving trucks. He started locally and then took his skills on the road. Gene later started his own trucking business, E. G. Trucking Company. His family couldn’t believe he could even handle such a large truck like he did because he was so skinny; but he did. He drove a truck for 35 years. If you tried to tell him something, his favorite comeback phrase was “I been to 49 states”, smiling back at you.

Gene was a giving person. He made sure to always visit his friends and family when he returned home. He enjoyed helping others as well. He tried to be tough on the exterior but had such a soft heart.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Miles and Della Borders, maternal grandparents; Matthew and Ada Williams, and his sisters; Geraldine Schenck and Belinda Davis.

Left to cherish his memory are his lovely daughter, Yolanda Machelle Borders (Will) of Waycross, GA; two precious grandchildren, Brookston and Easton Banks of Waycross, GA; sisters, Maxine Borders and Vanessa Mask of Shelby, NC; brother, Gary Borders(Lorraine) of Shelby, NC; two nephews, Nicholas Borders (Jalisa) of Charlotte, NC and Kyle Ferguson of New York; nieces, Sandra Ferguson of Rock Hill, SC, Tomeka and Nigeria Mask of Shelby, NC, Katrice Davis (Bryant) of Fort Mills, NC; brother in law, Darryl Davis of Shelby, NC; two close friends, George Howell and William Ager III; and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. Reception of family and friends will begin at 10:30 am at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery.

The family will be meeting at 2304 China Ave. Shelby.

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Gene and I went way back in friendship he would come home and alwayscome and see me but for a couple of years I miss seeing Gene and didn't hear anything from him until the passing of his death i grieve the passing of Gene because he was my friend and always until death so Gene RIP.Mary D.Sims

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I was a member of the Burns High school football team with "snake". You have my deepest sympathy and at the passing of Gene. I haven't seen him since high school but often wondered how was doing in like. Be not dismayed for now he is with the savior. Robert Barner & family.

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Our deepest condolences to the Borders family. Gene was a class mate of ours, Burns class of 1969. I remember Gene I went rabbit hunting together when we were seniors in school, we had a great time that day. He will be missed ; James/ Linda Wilson.

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I fell to add my name in the note above your cousin Doris Kilgore. ❤️

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To his beautiful daughter and the Borders family my family. My heart is heavy because Gene and I was very close cousins and how I loved him wit his heart of gold and joy to be with. Our class of 1969 has lost a wonderful friend. Family I pray for you and please know I am here for you. Rest in Jesus arms my dear Gene much love to you Cuz.

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We say see you later to one of the funniest,loving,and closest friend to our brother "Snake",as he was called. The best and fastest football player to represent Burns High School class of 1969. Our hearts 💕 hurt with you as you face the conning days. He will truly be missed yet his memories will forever live on To Mechelle ,and the Borders family we offer our deepest condolences. He joins a great cloud of witness we believe,and Heaven is smiling as he is talking smack as he always did. We are praying for you all.God strengthen you in this time of need Love ,peace,grace ,and mercy be with you. Mr.James Webber family Roger /Suzette Ross family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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