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Celebrating the life of
Leon Russell "Russ" Borg, Sr.
Passed away on January 13, 2025
Leon Russell Borg, Sr., 93, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born October 6, 1931, in Illinois to the late Leon Borg and Kathleen McCorkle McGrath Borg. Russ served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict on the USS destroyer Cogswell. He was a brick layer and worked on iconic buildings around Savannah, including the Savannah Civic Center, the Desoto Hilton, and the Fort Pulaski Visitors Center. He was a member of New Life Fellowship Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Della June Wise Borg, son, David Borg, granddaughter, Alysa Luke, and brother, Tony McGrath.
Surviving are his son, Leon Russell “Rusty” Borg, Jr., his grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb (Karli), and Crystal. He is also survived by his siblings, Donald Borg (Nancy), Patty Velatini, Dennis McGrath (Georgia), Kathy McGrath Hupp, Linda McGrath, and Tim McGrath (Linda), and 9 great- grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m., March 7, 2025 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel with Rev. Robert Ether and Rev. Eric L. Darrow officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. prior to the service.
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My sincere prayers are offered on behalf of the family. May God comfort and strengthen you!
- Evelyn Polite, Savannah , GA.
Rusty and Family, Prayers for His peace, comfort, and strength. I'm pretty certain our fireplace was built by Uncle Russ. Good family, good memories.
- Keelie Reed, Savannah, Ga
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We will always remember Russell for his Love for Jesus and the way he Lived his Christian Life. His love for June and his Family was wonderful. Wish Peace and love to all of his surviving family.
- Sandy and Jimmy Reed, Savannah, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 1:00 pm on Fri, March 07, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 1:30 pm on Fri, March 07, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200