Paul Henry Borchers (83) of Crossville, TN passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 from Covid-19. He was born on May 29, 1937 to John H. and Rosa E. (Ehlers) Borchers in Cole Camp, MO. He was Baptized and Confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, MO. Paul and Sheila Borchers were united in marriage on April 7, 1974.

Paul worked as an auto-mechanic for most of his life and could just about fix anything, but he loved anything with the blue Ford oval on it the best. After retiring from mechanic work, he decided to go back to work as a route driver for Shanks Trucking in Crossville, TN.

Paul was an accomplished musician and loved performing onstage, singing, playing bass guitar and fiddle. He performed 3-4 nights a week for most of his life and still played weekly bluegrass sessions up until his death.

He is survived by his sons, Allen Borchers (Janet) of Springfield, MO, David Borchers (Pam) of Bates City, MO, and John Paul Borchers of Crossville, TN; five grandcildren, Sabrina Backlin (Phil), Jacob Borchers, Nathan Borchers, Ian Borchers, and Aura Borchers; two great-grandchildren, Brielle and Elowyn Backlin; his brother, John R. Borchers of Sedalia; his nieces and nephews, Kathy Embree (David), Linda Mosier, Larry Borchers, and Jim Borchers.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife Sheila, a step-son, Julian; his parents, and brother, Richard L. Borchers.

He was buried privately at New Era Cemetery in Crossville, TN next to his wife, Shelia, on November 25, 2020. Memorial services will be scheduled in the spring or summer when it’s safe for family and friends to congregate and celebrate his life.