John Robert Osborne Jr.

John “Bob” Robert Osborne Jr., 69, of Houston, TX passed away on February 18, 2016 from an upper respiratory infection. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. Bob was born on October 26, 1946 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bob is preceded in death by his parents John R. Sr. and Mary A. Osborne, Brother Richard H., his wife of 28 years Misako. He is survived by his two sons Trevor H. and Travis T. and his wife Tara and their 2 children Cody A. and Chloe R., Sister in Law Brenda Osborne, Nephew Robert Osborne and his wife Frances-Caroline H. and their son Everett R.

Bob served with the United States Marine Corps for 31 ½ years of service; he was a big supporter of the Toys for Tots program in which he participated even after retirement.

Prior to retirement from the Marine Corps, Bob was honored with the dedication of the SGTMAJ John R. Osborne Jr. Professional Military Library at the Marine Corp Training Center, 1902 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX.

Bob was a member for more than 35 years of the Marine Corps Coordinating Council Houston-Galveston. Was a past a President and served as Ball Chairman for the majority of his position.

Bob served with the American Legion for 39 years, he held office as a past Commander of Post 77 and a past 22nd District Commander. Continued on as President of the Gavel Club and Treasurer of the 40 & 8.

Master Mason for 32 years of Gray Lodge No. 329.

After retiring from AT&T with 36 years of service, he opened Postal Max in 2008 to remain active in his community.

If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Legion Post 77 Boys State or Oratorical programs.

American Legion Post 77

PO Box 41883

Houston, TX 77241-1883

Services will be held on March 10th, 2016 at 12:30 PM.

American Heritage Funeral Home

10710 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Houston, TX 77038