William "Pat" Osborne

William “Pat” Osborne, age 90, a former longtime resident of Pennville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Pat was born on May 7, 1933, in Crackers Neck, Virginia, the son of William and Virginia (Wells) Osborne.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and farmed in Greene Township, Jay County for many years and also worked at Jay Petroleum in Portland.  Pat was a member of Cornerstone of Pennville, Portland Morning Optimist Club and enjoyed square dancing.  Pat married Dorothy Wells on January 31, 1958.

Survivors include:

His wife of 64 years:  Dorothy Osborne – Portland, Indiana

His children:  Jenny Guingrich (husband Cliff) – Portland, Indiana

Dewey Osborne (wife Karla) - Redkey, Indiana

4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 2-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Church of Pennville, 190 W. Main St., Pennville, Indiana 47369.  Pastors Dave Davidson and Gary Newton will officiate and burial will follow at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville.  Military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.

Memorials may be directed towards Alzheimer’s Association or Jay County Cancer Society.

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