James W. Borton '55 of Minerva, Ohio died on August 1, 2018. Survived by spouse, Patricia Wilson Borton '57. Children: Thomas Law (Lisa) Borton '82, Peter James (Susan '85) Borton '84 and Linda Lee Borton '86. Granddaughters: Haley (James) Culler, Hilary Law Borton and Lindsay (Justin Klish. Grandson: Scott Borton. Great Granddaughter: Ellie Law Culler.

Son of Homer T. Borton '25 and Martha Law Borton '26. Father Homer T. Borton was Chair of Muskingum Board of Trustees.