James E Borin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Edward Borin was born on October 14, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Beatrice and Oscar Borin. He passed away on February 12, 2014 at the age of 71. James grew up in Poteau and Panama, Oklahoma. He moved to Durant, Oklahoma in Jr. High where he graduated from High School and then attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Education. He did his post doctoral training at East Texas State in Commerce, Texas where he received his certification for Superintendent of Schools. His first teaching assignment was in Chinle, Arizona. He taught Speech, Drama and was a Football Coach and Athletic Director for 11 years. His first Superintendent job was in Red Oak, OK where he served for 2 years. Over the next 30 years he served as Superintendent of Schools at Fox, Crescent, Henryetta, Boley and Porter. He retired for the last time in 2003. James was an Eagle Scout and served in the Army reserves for 6 years. James married Claireece Sterling in Durant, OK on April 19, 1962 and were married for 51 years. They had many great memories together. James loved sports and thoroughly enjoyed attending his sons athletic events. He also enjoyed the water and all water sports. James family included his wife of the home, Claireece, and his two sons, Dr. Chad Borin and wife Shelli from Edmond, OK and their children, Preslea and Brooklyn Borin and Erica, Christina, Christopher and Christian Johnson and Casey Borin and wife Pam from Monkey Island, OK, and his children Holly Harris and Brock Borin. James was preceeded in death by his father Oscar and mother Beatrice Borin and his sister Beverly Herd and his brother Jon Borin. Service will be at 2:00pm, Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.

James E Borin

October 14, 1942 - February 12, 2014