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Elmer
K. Osborn
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[October 30, 2021]
WAYNESVILLE -
Elmer K. Osborn, 100, of Lincoln, formerly of Waynesville, passed
away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 11:40 p.m. at Copper Creek
Village in Lincoln. |
Service:
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at
Roaches Chapel Cemetery in rural McLean
Funeral home:
Quiram Peasley Funeral Home,
Atlanta
Obituary
Elmer K. Osborn, 100, of Lincoln,
formerly of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday,
October 21, 2021, at 11:40 p.m. at Copper Creek
Village in Lincoln.
Graveside Services for Mr. Osborn will be held on
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at
Roaches Chapel Cemetery in rural McLean. Rev.
Fulgens Rutatekururwa will officiate.
Elmer Kenneth Osborn was born May 6, 1921, in
Middletown, Illinois, the son of George and
Christine Peplow Osborn. He was united in marriage
to Marjorie Denney on September 18, 1942 in St.
Louis. She preceded him in death on June 9, 2016.
Elmer is survived by their son, Leroy (Julie) Osborn
of Atlanta; two grandchildren: Daniel (Lori Murphy)
Osborn of Atlanta and Kristopher (Jeff Haydon)
Osborn of Kansas City, MO; one great-grandson,
Derrick (Leah) Osborn of Green Valley; and two
great-great-granddaughters: Claire and Hazel Kate
Osborn.
He was preceded in death by his wife; one
great-grandson, Jared Osborn; his parents, two
brothers, and one sister. |
Elmer was a farmer in the Waynesville
area for over 40 years. He was a 1939 graduate of
Lincoln High School. Elmer was a member of the
Lincoln Knights of Columbus #1250, and had served on
the McLean-Waynesville School Board and as a 4-H
leader.
Elmer's family greatly appreciates the care and help
extended by the staff of Copper Creek Cottages.
Memorials may be made to the Waynesville Fire
Department or the Alzheimer's Association.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley
Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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