William Osborne

William “Pat” Osborne, age 90, a former longtime resident of Pennville, passed away on Monday, Oct. 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, 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 Jan. 31, 1958. 

Survivors include:

His wife of 64 years — Dorothy Osborne, Portland, Indiana 

His children — Jenny Guingrich (husband: Cliff), Portland, Indiana, and Dewey Osborne (wife: Karla), Redkey, Indiana 

Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Church of Pennville, 190 W. Main St., Pennville. Pastors Dave Davidson and Gary Newton will officiate and burial will follow at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville. The American Legion Post #211 will conduct military graveside rites. 

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

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.