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Willard Osborne Obituary
Aug 10, 1945 - Oct 25, 2023
Plymouth
Willard Osborne Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at his home in Plymouth.
He was born Aug. 10, 1945, in Buckingham, Kentucky, to Willard and Delilan (Waddles) Osborne. A 1963 graduate of Martin High School, Willard attended Pippa Passes University in Kentucky. A proud veteran of U.S. Army, he had served in the Vietnam War. Willard worked in numerous places, including CVG in Norwalk, where he retired in 2007.
A member of American Legion in Shiloh, he loved being outdoors. He enjoyed cutting wood, gardening, fishing, and hunting in his early years.
Willard is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary (Lynch) Osborne, whom he wed July 17, 1970.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Peggy Osborne in 1987; and five siblings.
Willard's casual graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Greenlawn Cemetery, Plymouth. His neighbor, Pastor Rich Hurles, will officiate.
In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peggy Osborne Scholarship Fund in care of the VABC, 400 Trux St., Plymouth, Ohio, 44865.
Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory, Shelby, is honored to assist family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.barkdullfuneralhome.com.
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Teresa Osborne
October 30, 2023
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear if Willard's passing. He always had fun and helped others have fun too. May God bless you at this sad time.
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