James Walter Osborne

Mr. James Walter Osborne of Creston, died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Queenie Sluder Osborne, brother, Junior Osborne, sisters, Doris Roten and Nell Jones, two sons, Jack Osborne, Tom Osborne, two grandsons, Gregory and Dallas Osborne. He enjoyed working outside and in the garden, and working on cards and his tractor. He was a member of Creston United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Rickey Mitchell.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Osborne is survived by: his wife of 67 years, Mary Lee Pierce Osborne, son, James Franklin (Jackie) Osborne of Creston, brother, Carl Osborne of Creston, two sisters, Francis Mullis of Creston, Shirley Pruitt of West Jefferson, six grandchildren, Jamie (Lisa) Osborne, Daniel (Amber) Osborne, Jill Osborne, Jackie Osborne, Mary Osborne, C.J. Osborne; also surviving are five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Creston United Methodist Church, c/o Rose Ellen Farrington, 976 Three Top Rd., Creston, NC 28615.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Osborne's arrangements.