Charles Osborne Jr.

Charles Osborn Jr., age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. 

Charles was born Nov. 7, 1940, in Portland, the son of Charles Osborn Sr. and Mary Helen (Coulson) Osborn. He worked at Sheller Globe in Portland and attended Portland First Church of the Nazarene. Charles enjoyed fishing, archery and telling corny jokes. 

Charles married Nancy Wood on June 12, 1965. 

Survivors include:

His wife of 58 years — Nancy Osborn, Portland, Indiana 

One son — Steve Osborn (Cara Bennett), Hartford City, Indiana 

Several nieces and nephews

Visitation will be held on Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at Portland First Church of the Nazarene, 920 S. Shank St., Portland, Indiana. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Pastor Steve Cecil will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland. 

Memorials may be directed to Portland First Church of the Nazarene. 

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.