George E. Osborne, 85, passed peacefully at his home on July 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 13, 1933 to Arthur and Mae Osborne in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Osborne dedicated his life to the military and retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years as a jet mechanic. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association and the American Legion Post 0582 in Copperas Cove. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Mr. Osborne married the love of his life, Ethel (Sissy) Mack on June 16, 1956, and they recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Mr. Osborne is survived by his wife, daughter, Carole Palmer, daughter, Cindy and husband, Mike Atkinson, daughter-in-law, Diana Osborne, and sister, Nancy Merriman and husband Barry. He is also survived by loving grandchildren: Lee-Ann Burdette, Trinity Palmer, Lynne Cann, Lauren Lockhart, Lucas Atkinson, Jessica Jacobs, and Caitlin Rivera. All of Mr. Osborne’s great-grandchildren, Brandon, Chantz, Rachel, Lane, Aidyn, Mariah, Sawyer, Parker, Lane, Paxton, Allyson, and Tess, affectionately referred to him as “Pawpaw Honey.” He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Dennis Osborne, son-in-law, Kenny Palmer, granddaughter, Emily Wilson, three brothers and five sisters.
Mr. Osborne loved being with his family and enjoyed traveling with friends, wood- working in his shed, and bird watching. After his time in the military, he owned and operated Killeen Discount Gas in Harker Heights for many years and then retired again.
A memorial service will be held honoring Mr. Osborne at 10am on Friday, July 27th at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Services are provided by Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove.
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