Charles Robert Borum Obituary
Charles Robert Borum, age 70, of Versailles, passed away, Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born August 16, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to Donald and Norma Borum. On July 23, 1976, Charlie married Terri Lea Ward in Lees Summit, Mo. Charlie was a loving husband of 49 years, father of 2 children, grandfather of 8, and great-grandfather.
Charlie had a love for the outdoors. He loved fall and spring, hunting on his family farm, fishing on the Missouri River and spending all the time he could with his family. Charlie loved being on the golf course with his loving wife Terri and his golfing buddies. He loved spending time with his wife at the family cabin, drinking coffee on the deck.
Charlie worked for John Deere of Lee’s Summit and Versailles before becoming the bus mechanic for Morgan County R2 Schools until retirement. Charlie was the Cub Master of Pack 30 and Scout Master of Troop 30 of Versailles for many years. He loved teaching his boys baseball and coaching their little league baseball teams in Lee’s Summit and Versailles.
Charlie did not know a stranger and to meet him was to gain a life friend. He was always willing to help anyone in need.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents Donald Eugene Borum and Norma Jane Borum of Tipton. He is survived by his wife Terri of Versailles; son Charlie Borum (Nicole Kirsch), son Steven Borum (Steven Harris-Borum); grandchildren Coralynn Borum, Drayven Borum, Bailey Kirsch, Jenna Kirsch, Kendra Kirsch, Christopher Kirsch, Athena Wallace, Anna Mitchell; great-grandchild Ellowyn Mitchell; sister Paula Borum; brother Donny Borum, and many loving relatives and friends.
Services will be held Monday, September 15th at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, Mo. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Graveside service and interment will follow at Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Children’s House Day Care.
