William Robert Borman

William Robert Borman, 66, of Marietta, OH, passed away on May 5, 2024 at Highland Oaks in McConnelsville, OH. He was born at Marietta Memorial Hospital, May 23, 1957 to Bernice Baker Borman and Blufford Borman.

William “Bill” attended Marietta High School where he graduated in 1975. He then went to the Air Force Academy in Denver, Colorado, then to be stationed at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. He served from 1986 to 1995 (approx.) during Desert Shield/Storm in Saudi Arabia as an ammo specialist. Sergeant William R. Borman received an honorable discharge. He also has a plaque in the War Bird Park, Myrtle Beach, SC, for serving.

William was married to Kathleen Jane Richards and Gloria Cook. He enjoyed spending time with family, hosting cookouts and parties, fishing, watching NASCAR, playing horseshoes, helping others and driving his Mustang when he was younger.

William is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Borman Clemann and Nikki Joe Borman, son Greg Richards (Alisa), granddaughters, Demetria Mims and Ellen Richards and many nieces and nephews and close friend Leslie Booth.

The family would like to thank Right at Home, Shrivers Hospice, MMH and the Washington County VA Clinic and McClure-Schafer-Lankford for taking care of William and his needs. He is no longer in pain or suffering, but we know in a better place.

William will have a military graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery on June 1, 2024 at 10:00 am with Kevin D’Ettorre officiating.