Joshua Anthony Osborne

Joshua was a beautiful person, extremely smart, he was big hearted, fun, and hilarious.

He cared for his family and friends unconditionally. He never left Kim’s side when she had surgery, he was always present for his nieces and nephews whether it was being there at their birth, helping them with homework or teaching them to ride a motorcycle.

He was grateful for every part of his life. This included exploring Red River Gorge, sharing his passion for music with his family (even with his terrible singing), thoughtful gifts, playing Call of Duty and zombie games on his X-Box with friends, his cats, and snacks. His favorites were chocolate milk, Fudge Rounds, shaped mac n’ cheese, his grandma’s baking, and ice cream (especially Dairy Queen). The appreciate he had for life was contagious.

He was known for embellishing the details of panic situations. His dramatizations were well known.

Joshua packed a lot of life in 28 years and spent his time making everyone smile with his random and spontaneous spirit. Those who knew him will miss his one-of-a-kind smile and the way he would light up a room. There was never any doubt that he loved his family and friends because he made sure that they knew it every day.

His father, John Roncali and grandmother, Phyllis Moody preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Kimberly J. Strong; fiancé, Elizabeth Sullivan; siblings, Marcella “Reneé” Osborne, Brian Osborne and Megan Sowder (Jonathan); grandmother, Marcella Bradford; uncles, Jeremy Bradford, David Osborne and Joe Osborne; aunt, Kimberly Webb; his best friend, Jonathan Payne (Tesla); nieces and nephews, Harlee, Suzan, Zelphia, Kora, Adalynn, Parker, Payton and Alijah; his two feline children, Reginald and Flower Osborne; many beloved cousins and a host of other dear family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.) Friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at 10:00 am at Brookland Cemetery on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Kentucky Humane Society.