Charles Anthony “Rowdie” Borden, 61, Leighton, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Visitation will be Monday, December 2, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Cowboy Church of Colbert County. The funeral service will immediately follow at the church with Truman Sutton officiating. Interment will be in Mhoontown Cemetery, Cherokee.
Rowdie was a member of the PBR for thirty-four years and worked as a rodeo clown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kelsey and Peggy Borden; and aunt and uncle, Jimmy and Janet Smallwood.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Borden; children, Jarrett Borden (Brooklyn) and Sophia Borden; aunt, Freida Joiner; uncle, Truman Borden; special sister, Sheila Joiner; and special brother, Doug Vandiver.
Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.
The family offers special thanks to the staff at Helen Keller Memorial Hospital, and to Dr. Karr.
