Jacob A. Borror was born Saturday, December 4, 1926 in Grove City, Ohio .
he died Monday, June 22, 2020. his recorded age was 93.
he was a veteran of the Navy and served in World War II.
Jacob A. Borror, 93, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Jake is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Susanne Borror, his son, Jeffrey Borror, son David Borror, son Michael Gray; son and wife, Chad and Rebecca Gray, grandsons Matthew and David Gray and granddaughters Lyndsay and Mary Gray.
Jake graduated from North High School and afterwards, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, he was in pre-flight school to become a pilot when WWII ended. He earned his BA from The Ohio State University and spent his career in flight and aviation with Rockwell International, where he retired after 38 years as a Director of Production and Operations. Jake was a 60-year member of York Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons as well as a volunteer for The Children’s Dyslexia Center, among other organizations. Anyone who knew Jake was aware when it came to the OSU Buckeyes, he was an avid fan and a lifelong supporter of OSU athletics. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26th at Rutherford Funeral Home, 450 W. Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065. Visitation will be from 11:00am-1:00pm, with a life celebration at 1:00pm. Burial to follow at Flint Cemetery 8187 Flint Road Columbus, Ohio 43235. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Dr. Columbus, OH 43214. www.ohiohealth.com. To send an online condolence, please visit ww.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, while we have you in our hearts.
WWII, Navy