Douglas L. Osborne, 78, of Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of Garrison, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, after an extended illness.
Douglas was born at Garrison on March 15, 1945, a son of the late Roy C. and Helen Cooper Osborne.
Earlier in life, Douglas enjoyed spending time on the farm and was an avid fisherman. He loved reading books of all types. Douglas was a 1965 graduate of Lewis County High School and graduated from Portsmouth Interstate Business College in 1968.
He was a self-employed accountant and had worked at Walmart for 15 years. Douglas was most proud of being an Elder of three different congregations: Village View Church of Christ in Bowling Green, Ohio, Garrison Church of Christ, and Ohio Avenue Christian Church in New Boston, Ohio.
Douglas was a staunch supporter of the Republican Party. Most of all he loved his children and grandchildren.
Left to cherish memories of Douglas are a daughter, Deanna (Craig) Lee of Hillard, Ohio; a son, James D. (Wendy) Osborne of Portsmouth, Ohio; his life companion, Phyllis Thoroughman of Portsmouth, Ohio; two sisters, Deliah Coe of Portage, Michigan, and Janie Collins of Vanceburg; two brothers, Dennis (Sue) Osborne of Maumee, Ohio, and Oval (Lorna) Osborne of Garrison; two grandchildren, Sarah Beth Lee and David Lee; and many grandchildren by choice.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Gill Osborne in 2007, and a brother, Danny A. Osborne in 2023.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Carey’s Run Church of Christ at West Portsmouth, Ohio, with James D. Osborne officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2023, at Carey’s Run Church of Christ, 1560 Carey’s Run Road at West Portsmouth, Ohio.
Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg is caring for arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com.
