Arthur "Frank" Franklin Bordeaux, Jr.

Arthur Franklin “Frank” Bordeaux Jr., 79, formerly of Raleigh, NC, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 after a long illness.

Born in Sampson County on January 31, 1941, Frank was the first child and only son of Arthur Franklin Bordeaux Sr. and Lois Blanche Carter Bordeaux. A graduate of Clinton High School, Frank spent his childhood helping out on the family farm and learning life lessons of hard work and perseverance that would serve him well as an adult. Frank completed his MS degree at North Carolina State University where he was a Kellogg Fellowship Recipient (1962-1963). From 1964 –1968 Frank was at Michigan State University, first, as a graduate student receiving his PhD, and secondly, as an Agricultural Economist – ERS, USDA, Michigan State University. After a move to the Bluegrass State in 1969, Frank rose to the level of Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics (with tenure) at the University of Kentucky, where his work included research and teaching responsibility in agricultural policy, economic development, and finance.  In 1978 Frank returned to his home state of North Carolina where he served as the Chief Economist for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture with an advisory role to the Commissioner of Agriculture until 1987. In 1988 Frank founded the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority (NCAFA). The NCAFA has a statewide responsibility for providing credit to farmers and agribusinesses. Frank served as the Executive Director of the NCAFA until his retirement in 2015. An avid supporter of University of Kentucky sports and a dual sport season ticket holder at NCSU, Frank shared many memorable moments, both in victory and defeat, with his children, Amy and Todd, and his adored grandchild Brenley.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents and his younger sister, Iris Daye Bordeaux. He is survived by his children Amy Bordeaux Clifton (Wade Ellison) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Todd Bordeaux (Susan) of Rolesville, NC; granddaughter Brenley Bordeaux of Rolesville, NC and younger sister Barbara Ray Bordeaux of Raleigh, NC.

The family would like to thank Renaissance Home Care at Traditions for doting on and loving Mr. Frank during his stay with them. We would also like to extend our thanks for the help, guidance, and support given by Kindred Hospice.

Donations can be made in memory of Arthur “Frank” Bordeaux to The Alzheimer’s Association  https://act.alz.org or Kindred at Home Foundation https://www.curohealthservices.com/donate.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Royal-Hall Funeral Home chapel. Private graveside service will be held following the visitation.  Royal-Hall Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bordeaux family.

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