Ralph Dean Borders Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ralph Dean Borders in Abingdon, Virginia, whose life came to an end on January 5, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Ralph may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ralph touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Borders and Fannie Mae Borders; and his siblings, Charlie, Ruth, Earl, Jim, Fred, John D. "Punk" and Bob.
He is survived by: his daughter Hope Davis (Bryan); and his siblings, Shirley Borders of Saltville, Betty Kestner of Saltville, Patsy "Sis" Haynes of Saltville and Jack Borders of Cleveland, TN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.