Niles Alfred Borop, III, son of Niles Alfred Borop, Jr and Sara Meta Baggett, native of Aiken, South Carolina passed away at his home on April 18, 2026. 

Niles graduated from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia and Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, Tennessee. 

Niles was a prolific gospel music songwriter and music publisher with recordings by various artists including Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patti, Deniece Williams, Debby Boone, Jim Murray, Kelly Nelon Thompson, the Nelons, the Pfieffers and Don Williams. 

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and his long-haired calico feline companion, Eva. He is also survived by three sisters, Catherine Mason (Jay Wilkins), Lilian Brannon (Cy Knoblauch), and Susan Trento (Joe); and two nieces, Sara Anne Lester (Jay) and Meta Susan Knoblauch (Stephen Machon). 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Nashville Humane Association or Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry Street. SW, Aiken SC 29801.