Richard "Rich" Borba, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on April 28, 1940 in Herrin, IL to the late Cecil and Henry Borba. Rich a champion of many hats served in the United States Navy on the USS Midway. He went on to serve in Marin County, CA as a fireman and deputy sheriff. Moving to Napa Valley, CA, he had the opportunity to coach football at St. Helena High School and continued serving in law enforcement in Napa Valley, Las Vegas, NV and Hopkins County, KY.

Rich's years of knowledge in law enforcement awarded him many shooting competition medals. He conducted CCDW (concealed carry deadly weapon) and self protection classes. He was a Distinguished Member of the NRA.

His commitment of over fifty years to the Danzan Ryu Jujitsu and Christian Jujitsu form of martial arts. In his dojo's he taught and mentored students in this gentle art of protection. In 2008 and 2010 Rich was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He was given the prestigious promotion of Professor.

Rich had many hobbies and loved Kentucky hunting. His love of deep sea fishing took him to interesting destinations such as San Diego, CA, Mexico and Kauai. His love for speed since a young teenager led him to off shore boat racing and AA altered drag racing. It was drag racing at Sears Point that eventually led to a sponsorship by Sutter Home Winery. He was a self taught chef and loved to create his own flavors of marinades. He attended Real Life Christian Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Fran Borba.

Survivors include his second wife, Carolyn "CJ" Borba; sons, Gary Rieger and wife, Jenny of Oakland, CA, Rick Borba and Jeff Borba and wife, Lisa all of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Terri Campbell and husband, Scott of Easton, WA; brother, Tommy and wife, Kerry of Milton-Freewater, OR; sisters, Carmen Hughes and husband, Billy of Paducah, KY, Mary Hansen and Suzie Dean both of Novato, CA; step-son, Ty Boomershine of Berlin, Germany; step-daughters, Christina Ussat of Brookville, OH and Angela Dicke and husband, Matt of Hilliard, OH; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2016 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Eric Nelson officiating. Burial to be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the service hour Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made in Rich's memory to a local charity of the donors choice.