“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
Donald Rodney Borden, son of the late George Samuel and Esther Juanita (Johnson) Borden, quietly passed Wednesday, January 21, 2026, into the presence of the Lord after a long illness in Richmond, Virginia. Rodney was born on March 9, 1947, in Marion Station, Maryland. While most knew him as Donald, he was affectionately known as Rodney by his family and close friends.
Rodney attended Carter G. Woodson High School in Crisfield, Maryland, where he was a proud alumnus and served as a member of the basketball team’s administrative staff. For a short period, he attended Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland. After college, he pursued several professional paths, including real estate, before settling in Baltimore, Maryland, where he began his 30-year career with Verizon as an Installation and Maintenance Technician, until his retirement.
Rodney enjoyed getting together with his brothers to play cards and watch football games. He liked staying current with world news, especially politics. He told fascinating stories and was known for his quick wit and humor. He loved laughter. You could always tell when Rodney was in a good mood by the way he hummed various tunes from things he enjoyed in life. Rodney also enjoyed taking his daughters, their friends, and his nieces and nephews to amusement parks. He loved being in nature and took long daily walks, often sitting to people-watch and sparking conversations with those around him. He was friendly, intelligent, kind, and most of all, a loving and devoted father.
Rodney’s memory will remain forever in the hearts of his loving daughters: Keesha Borden (Aaron) of Richmond, Virginia and Dondria Borden of Baltimore; his grandson, Toriano Andrews, Jr.; his brothers, Harold of Catonsville, Maryland, Eugene, Morris, and Norris of Marion Station, Maryland; a multitude of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.
Rodney was preceded in death by his brothers, John Henry, George, Franklin, and Alfred, and his nephews, Eugene Jr. and Tyron McCready, Sr.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Handy United Methodist Church, 5630 Tulls Corner Road, Marion Station with a viewing one-hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2-6 pm Friday, February 6, 2026, at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne.
Interment will follow at The Borden Family Cemetery, Marion Station.
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Our condolences to our Borden family. Remember all the memories.
This is heartbreaking
Rodney and I have been friends since 1st grade thru college at Bowie
Even visits in L A
My condolences to his brothers and family and friends RIP my forever Bestie
Much sadness and Love 💞
To my Evans Borden family. I’m sorry for your loss of cousin Rodney and I’m sending my prayers and condolences to the entire family. Cousin Rodney will be missed so much by all of his family and friends and lovesones.
Cousin Big Eugene Sr and Harold and morris and Norris I’m praying for you all and the entire family during this difficult time and difficult loss. This is really heartbreaking. I’m praying for strength comfort and healing for my entire Evans Borden family. Rest in peace cousin Rodney. I miss you and love you
Very saddened to hear about Rodney’s passing. My condolences to the family. May God grant peace and comfort during this very difficult period.
Cousin Rodney a gift of me as the oldest living member of Borden family.we grew up together, elementary thru high school. He will be truly missed, his sense of light heartiest and humor. A heavy loss to me and my wife Bernice. Great memories of us vacationing in Mexico together. RIP my beloved cousin. Cousin Chester Lee Borden formerly of Marion Maryland, now residing in Raleigh.NC
My sincere condolences to Cousin Eugene and the rest of the family during this difficult time. May all of you find comfort in knowing that he is resting in the arms of Jesus. Be blessed and my prayers are with you.
My condolences 🙏🙏
To The Borden Brothers and Family. Cathy and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of our friend Rodney. Prayers of peace and condolences to you and your family. We are praying for your comfort in this hour of such a great loss.
My sincere condolences to the family 🙏🏾
Prayers and sympathy goes out the Borden family
I so sorry for your loss. Sending my most heartfelt condolences to the family.
Condolences and prayers for the family. May God’s grace and mercy strengthen you at this difficult time 🙏🏽🫂❤️
Condolences to the family.
May God keep you all though this time
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