Delmar Osborne

View this Videotribute (Must have Broadband Connection to view Video Tribute)   Mr. Delmar William Osborne, age 79 of Creston, the Little Laurel Community died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Osborne was born June 29, 1929 in Ashe County to the late Elbert and Caldona Roark Osborne.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers: Harold and Wade Osborne, sisters: Ethel Osborne and Faye Hammons.  Mr. Osborne attended Hammons Chapel Christian Church in Mtn. City. He enjoyed painting, working on the farm and spending time with his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home by Rev. Mike Smith.  Burial will follow in the Osborne Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Friday, Oct. 24th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Osborne is survived by: His wife of 54 years:  Marian Proffit Osborne 2 Sons:  Phillip Osborne and wife Lynn of Millers Creek, NC & Mark Osborne and wife Dianna of Columbia, SC 1 daughter:  Amy Dowell and husband Jeff of Mtn. City, TN 1 sister:  Mae Osborne of Creston 6 grandchildren: Danielle, Kimberly, Morgan and Will Osborne, Dakota and Austin Dowell Several nieces & nephews Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society c/o Lisa Bottomley 87 Montview Dr. Sparta, NC  28675 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.