James "Jim" Deborde

Mr. James “Jim” William DeBorde, age 88, of Elkin passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. DeBorde was born December 8, 1930 in Surry County to Edgar Dallas and Leota Walls DeBorde.

Mr. DeBorde was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church where he served as Deacon; Sunday school teacher; church treasurer; choir member; and served on many mission trips. Mr. DeBorde was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean War, and retired from Chatham Manufacturing weave room and furniture upholstery division.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sabrilla Dobbins DeBorde; daughter, Beverly DeBorde Hendrix;  brothers, Dallas DeBorde, Clifton DeBorde, and Lyndon DeBorde.

Survivors include: daughter, Becky Bryant and husband Eddie of Boonville; granddaughter, Rebekah Hendrix; great granddaughters, Harper Hendrix, Della Hendrix; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Elkin Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Blevins and Dr. Stephen Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Elkin Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elkin Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 118 North Elkin Dr., Elkin, NC 28621.

The family would like to thank the staff of Yadkin Nursing Center for their care.