Billy Joe “Bill” Osborne, age 67, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his home. He was born September 15, 1954, to the late Roscoe “Lum” Columbus Osborne and Lillian Irene Thomas Osborne. Bill retired from Columbus McKinnon after nearly 50 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed farming, hunting, horseback riding, and, above all, spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Judith Anne Musick Osborne; and his son, Robert Samuel Osborne.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Osborne and wife, Julie, of Bristol, Va. and Jason Osborne and wife, Elizabeth, of Meadowview, Va.; one brother; four sisters; six grandchildren, including twins, Nathaniel and Neil Osborne, Kaelan Osborne, Makenna Clay, Isaac Clay, and Abigayle Osborne.
A funeral ceremony will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Minister Rick Cuddy officiating. A private committal service will be held in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Bill’s name.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Billy Joe “Bill” Osborne is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va. 24210 (276-623-2700).