Harold James Boroughs

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
5-7 PM
Service Schedule
Church Service
First Baptist Church of Sherwood
701 Country Club Road
Sherwood, AR  72120
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery
1501 W. Maryland Ave.
North Little Rock, AR  72120
Memorial Contributions
First Baptist Church of Sherwood
701 Country Club Road
Sherwood, AR  72120


Arkansas Baptist Children's Home
10 Remington Dr.
Little Rock, AR  72204
I served in the Navy.
Harold James BoroughsI am a Veteran.

December 31, 1931 - June 18, 2017

Harold James Boroughs, age 85, of Cabot, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born December 31, 1931 in Pulaski County, Arkansas in an area that is now part of the Little Rock Air Force Base.

Harold was a graduate of Jacksonville High School and Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Namakagon. He retired from the Corps of Engineers after 30 years of service and worked part-time for the Little Rock Stage Hands Union for over 25 years. He was resident of Sherwood, Arkansas for 38 years and remained a member of the First Baptist Church of Sherwood where he taught Sunday School for many years. Harold received many awards for community service including Volunteer of the Year from CHI St. Vincent's. He was a past master of the Jacksonville Masonic Lodge and was on the Metroplan board.

He is preceded in death by his parents Willie and Velma Boroughs, Brother Lawrence Boroughs, first wife Shirley Boroughs and their son Derrick Boroughs. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Geraldine (Gerri) Boroughs; sons: Don Brown and wife Judy, Pat Boroughs and wife LaBeth, and Dan Boroughs and wife Angie; one brother, BJ Boroughs and wife Shirley; grandchildren: Adam Brown, Mark Brown and wife Maegan, Lauren Brown, Derrick Boroughs, Drake Boroughs, Connor Boroughs, Marybeth Boroughs; niece, Tammy Tompkins and husband Tommy; and nephew, Brian Boroughs and wife Melissa.

Harold was laid to rest at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock on Thursday June 22, 2017.


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Jet Colclasure
Carlisle,
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Mr Harold was loved, and will b missed, by all at Spring Creek


Harry and Gena Fielder
Little Rock,
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about Harold's passing. Harry and Gena worked with Harold at the Corps of Engineers for many years. He was always so friendly and made it a joy to work with him. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

ROBERT & BILLIE OHOLENDT
BENTON, AR
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

HAROLD WAS ONE OF THE GOOD ONES. WE ENJOY MANY MEMORIES OF WORKING AT ROBINSON AND VISITS WITH GERI, HEROLD AND OTHER STAGE HANDS. HE WAS MISSED AFTER HE RETIRED BUT WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS AS ONE OF THE GOOD ONES.

CartiNlr
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Boroughs family, We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Your friends at CartiNlr

Cheryl Wills
Jacksonville, AR
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

I have a lot of fond memories of Harold. He has been a part of my life since I was a child and I feel like he is family. He will be missed but never forgotten.