Russell Boren Sr Obituary

Russell F. Boren, Sr. , 91, of Oneonta, AL. , passed away on September 10, 2023. Russell loved Auburn, Blount County, all churches, and most of all - his family. Russell was born and raised in Hayden, AL. He attended St. Bernard High School from where he graduated a semester early. He went straight into college attending St. Bernard Jr. College for three semesters. He went on to get a Civil Engineering degree from Auburn University in December of 1954. Russell worked as an engineer in the late 50's and early 60's for Blount County. Russell worked for Debardeleben Coal Cooperation until he and his uncle formed Pawnee Construction Company. After five years, they left and started Dixie Drilling Cooperation in 1966, and in 1968 they also formed Apache Machine and Supply Company as well as Apache Construction. A little later in 1972, Russell also started Boren Explosives Company. In 1990, he formed a joint venture and worked with Dyno Noble, until he sold them his part and Boren Explosives Company in 2018. After 50 plus years, Russell elected to liquidate both Dixie Drilling and Apache Construction in 2021. During this time, Russell was also in commercial real estate before he and his sons purchased Limestone Springs in 2020, after living there since 2008. Throughout his years, Russell also owned several coal mines, was involved in the trucking business, and owned Boren Trucking. He is preceded in death by wife Hazel Boren; son Fred Boren, Jr. ; great grandson Connor Wilson. He is survived by son Patrick F. Boren; grandchildren Amanda Boren, Andrea Boren, Rachel Little (Kevin), Olivia Boren, Russell Boren III; great grandchildren Ryder Little; brother Jerry Boren (Nelda); daughter-in-law Janie Boren; brother-in-law Charles Puckett. The family would like to send a special thanks to Sara Moore. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Lemley Funeral Home from 5:15 PM until 8:00 PM. Russell Boren, Sr. will lie in state at Oneonta First Baptist Church on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the church beginning at 1:00 PM with Dr. Larry Gipson presiding. Burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the many employees throughout the years of all the Boren Companies. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Blount County Education Foundation (P. O. Box 603, Oneonta, AL. 35121) or to the Blount County Children's Center (P. O. Box 906, Oneonta, AL. 35121).