Willis Eugene OSBURN^{[1, 2]}

1929 - 2022  (92 years)

• Name	Willis Eugene OSBURN
  Birth	6 Oct 1929	Van Leer, Tennessee
  Gender	Male
  HIST	of Columbia, South Carolina From: Sandra Wilkie Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:31 AM To: Mike Becknell Subject: Gene Osburn   Obituary for Mr. Willis Eugene Osburn Willis Eugene Osburn, 92, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born October 6, 1929, in Van Leer, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Jerry Herbert Talbert Osburn and Willie Mae Mathis Osburn. Mr. Osburn was a US Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree. Mr. Osburn retired from the State of South Carolina as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of dedicated service. Mr. Osburn enjoyed tinkering on machines and collecting various items. His ingenuity assisted him in many projects around his home, as well as for family and neighbors. He was a member of a local Genealogy Society and Toastmaster’s, where he previously served as the District Governor. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Frances S. Osburn; children, Wade Osburn (Margaret) of Hopkins, Donna Branham of West Columbia, and Karen Kubicki (Greg) of Lugoff; grandchildren, Dustin Branham (Cara), Dylan Branham, Gloria Kubicki, and Cristina Kubicki Curtis (Cameron); great grandchildren, Ellamie Branham, Leeloo Branham, and Dustin Branham, Jr.; brother-in-law, Charles H. Sanford (Rosemary); sister-in-law, Rosemary Osburn, as well as his siblings, Billy James Talbert Osburn (Ann) and Geraldine Stroud (Jack). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Dwight Branham, and his brother, Neil Osburn. The graveside service for Mr. Osburn will be held at 10 o’clock, Friday, March 25th, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the South Carolina Genealogical Society, Inc., PO Box 24526 Columbia, SC 29224-4526. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Mr. Willis Eugene Osburn FUNERAL HOME Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel 7600 Trenholm Road Columbia, SC To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Willis Eugene Osburn please visit our Sympathy Store. Willis Eugene Osburn, 92, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born October 6, 1929, in Van Leer, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Jerry Herbert Talbert Osburn and Willie Mae Mathis Osburn. Mr. Osburn was a US Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Master's degree. Mr. Osburn retired from the State of South Carolina as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of dedicated service. Mr. Osburn enjoyed tinkering on machines and collecting various items. His ingenuity assisted him in many projects around his home, as well as for family and neighbors. He was a member of a local Genealogy Society and Toastmaster's, where he previously served as the District Governor. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Frances S. Osburn; children, Wade Osburn (Margaret) of Hopkins, Donna Branham of West Columbia, and Karen Kubicki (Greg) of Lugoff; grandchildren, Dustin Branham (Cara), Dylan Branham, Gloria Kubicki, and Cristina Kubicki Curtis (Cameron); great grandchildren, Ellamie Branham, Leeloo Branham, and Dustin Branham, Jr.; brother-in-law, Charles H. Sanford (Rosemary); sister-in-law, Rosemary Osburn, as well as his siblings, Billy James Talbert Osburn (Ann) and Geraldine Stroud (Jack). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Dwight Branham, and his brother, Neil Osburn. The graveside service for Mr. Osburn will be held at 10 o'clock, Friday, March 25th, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the South Carolina Genealogical Society, Inc., PO Box 24526 Columbia, SC 29224-4526. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Published by Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel on Mar. 20, 2022.  [1, 2]
  HIST	of Columbia, South Carolina From: Sandra Wilkie Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:31 AM To: Mike Becknell Subject: Gene Osburn   Obituary for Mr. Willis Eugene Osburn Willis Eugene Osburn, 92, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born October 6, 1929, in Van Leer, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Jerry Herbert Talbert Osburn and Willie Mae Mathis Osburn. Mr. Osburn was a US Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree. Mr. Osburn retired from the State of South Carolina as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of dedicated service. Mr. Osburn enjoyed tinkering on machines and collecting various items. His ingenuity assisted him in many projects around his home, as well as for family and neighbors. He was a member of a local Genealogy Society and Toastmaster’s, where he previously served as the District Governor. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Frances S. Osburn; children, Wade Osburn (Margaret) of Hopkins, Donna Branham of West Columbia, and Karen Kubicki (Greg) of Lugoff; grandchildren, Dustin Branham (Cara), Dylan Branham, Gloria Kubicki, and Cristina Kubicki Curtis (Cameron); great grandchildren, Ellamie Branham, Leeloo Branham, and Dustin Branham, Jr.; brother-in-law, Charles H. Sanford (Rosemary); sister-in-law, Rosemary Osburn, as well as his siblings, Billy James Talbert Osburn (Ann) and Geraldine Stroud (Jack). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Dwight Branham, and his brother, Neil Osburn. The graveside service for Mr. Osburn will be held at 10 o’clock, Friday, March 25th, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the South Carolina Genealogical Society, Inc., PO Box 24526 Columbia, SC 29224-4526. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Mr. Willis Eugene Osburn FUNERAL HOME Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel 7600 Trenholm Road Columbia, SC To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Willis Eugene Osburn please visit our Sympathy Store. Willis Eugene Osburn, 92, of Columbia, died Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born October 6, 1929, in Van Leer, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Jerry Herbert Talbert Osburn and Willie Mae Mathis Osburn. Mr. Osburn was a US Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Master's degree. Mr. Osburn retired from the State of South Carolina as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 30 years of dedicated service. Mr. Osburn enjoyed tinkering on machines and collecting various items. His ingenuity assisted him in many projects around his home, as well as for family and neighbors. He was a member of a local Genealogy Society and Toastmaster's, where he previously served as the District Governor. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Frances S. Osburn; children, Wade Osburn (Margaret) of Hopkins, Donna Branham of West Columbia, and Karen Kubicki (Greg) of Lugoff; grandchildren, Dustin Branham (Cara), Dylan Branham, Gloria Kubicki, and Cristina Kubicki Curtis (Cameron); great grandchildren, Ellamie Branham, Leeloo Branham, and Dustin Branham, Jr.; brother-in-law, Charles H. Sanford (Rosemary); sister-in-law, Rosemary Osburn, as well as his siblings, Billy James Talbert Osburn (Ann) and Geraldine Stroud (Jack). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Dwight Branham, and his brother, Neil Osburn. The graveside service for Mr. Osburn will be held at 10 o'clock, Friday, March 25th, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the South Carolina Genealogical Society, Inc., PO Box 24526 Columbia, SC 29224-4526. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Published by Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel on Mar. 20, 2022.
  MILI	He was a US Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War.  [2]
  MILI	He was a US Army veteran that proudly served his country during the Korean War.
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  Death	19 Mar 2022
  Burial	25 Mar 2022	Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina   [2]
  	Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, Sumter, South Carolina Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, Sumter, South Carolina
  Person ID	I336543	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	10 Apr 2022

  
  

  Father	Jerry Herbert Talbert OSBURN   d. Bef 19 Mar 2022
  Mother	Wilie Mae MATHIS   d. Bef 19 Mar 2022
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  _UID	E5A98908EED04B36BAB216979FDF039088DD
  Family ID	F75613	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Frances SANFORD
  Marriage	1960  [2]
  _UID	D994B125EAE844A99A0884F3944F1AA2BA46
  _UID	D994B125EAE844A99A0884F3944F1AA2BA46
  Children	1. Wade OSBURN   2. Donna OSBURN   3. Karen OSBURN
  Family ID	F224721	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	10 Apr 2022

  
  

• Sources

  [S29761] Sandra Wilkie, Obituary for Willis Eugene Osburn. [S29780] .