James T. Borup

James T. Borup, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. James was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 12, 1946 to James T. Borup Sr. and Louise (Steiger) Mitchell.

James had many names, The Preacher, Preacher Man, Rev. Jimmy Borup, Jim, Dad, and Papaw. Jimmy was an army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. In his younger days he was a drywall finisher, roofer, salesman, bred & raised coon hounds and owned the Borup Construction company. Jim loved fishing and hunting-especially chasing his prize coon hounds around the woods.

He loved God, Ann Borup, family, and his friends. Jim had many very close friends that he loved. Jim knew a lot of people and prayed for everyone. His greatest love was God and preaching the word. He was a Pentecostal preacher and an Evangelist who was widely known for his healing tent ministry. He and his family traveled across the United States, singing, preaching and spreading God’s word. Jim also preached for several years on WCNW Radio Station. James was affiliated with many churches across the United States. Jim didn’t know a stranger, he loved everyone. He was a kind and generous man.

James is survived by his loving wife Anna Borup; Sister: Ann Tucker; his Daughters: Brenda (Randall) Grizzle and Anna Story; Grandchildren: James (Caroline) Grizzle, Randy (Amber) Grizzle, Gabrielle Gagnon, Eddie Story, and Brittany Story; Great Grandchildren: Starr Gagnon, Elijah Grizzle, Isaac Needham, Junior Gagnon, Zoey Grizzle, Marshall Rose; Sister-in-laws Janie(Bill) Hammons, Sandra(Mike)Livingston, Connie Sue (Bob) Staples Connie Jean Lewis, Donna Lewis, Brother-in-law Bill Lewis; and many nieces and nephews. Jim had many close friends and some that were like brothers Butch (Alice) Applegate, Marvin Chavis, Gill Garrett, Albert Smith, Gaston Bowling, Danny Murphy and Jeff they checked in on dad almost daily. Jim had more friends than I could count. I apologize if I have missed your name. You matter and trust that he is watching and waiting to see you again one day. Jim loved everyone. Jim spent many hours praying daily for people in his prayer journal and people that requested prayer. It did not matter what time of day it was, he always had time to pray for all. James was preceded in death by his parents: James Borup Sr. and Louise Mitchell, sibling Cindy (Lenard) Adams, David Tucker, Granddaughter: Cindy Story, Sister-in-Law & Brother-in-laws: Brenda(David) Smith; Kay Brewer, Francis Lewis, James Lewis, and Cecil Lewis. 

Visitation 9-11am will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at World Harvest Church of God. Funeral service to follow it will be held at World Harvest Church of God, 602 E. State St., Trenton, Ohio, on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM-1:00PM

Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. Celebration of life to follow back at World Harvest Church of God. Around 2:30pm.  Lunch provided and covered dishes are welcomed.

Brown Dawson Flick funeral home will be at World Harvest Church of God to assist with Services. Memorial contributions can be made to Anna Borup.

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